2004 Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0L Petrol · LJ04 MVT
2004 Lamborghini Gallardo (5.0L, petrol). First registered 10/06/2004. Recorded mileage 40,538 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 4961cc
LJ04 MVT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 40,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Lamborghini Lamborghini Gallardo
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LJ04 MVT Mileage History
- 07/03/202239,582 mi
- 03/03/202340,124 mi+542 mi
- 27/02/202640,538 mi+414 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LJ04 MVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo (LJ04 MVT) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- eGear Clutch and Actuator Wear(Serious)
The automated manual transmission uses a single-plate clutch and a hydraulic actuator. Stop-start traffic and reversing uphill are the primary killers of these clutches.
- Oil Pump and Coolant Pipe Leaks(Serious)
Pre-LP models can suffer from oil pump failure or coolant leaks from the "V" of the engine as hoses perish.
- Leaking Nose Lift Shocks(Moderate)
The hydraulic system that raises the front to clear speed bumps can leak fluid from the shocks.
- Electrical Gremlins and Sensor Failures(Moderate)
Early Gallardos (2003–2008) are particularly prone to intermittent electrical issues, including random dashboard warning lights, sensor malfunctions, pixel failures in the instrument cluster LCD, and dry solder joints on the main relay board causing intermittent no-start conditions. The battery draws significant parasitic current even when parked and can drain in as little as two weeks.
- Excessive Oil Consumption(Moderate)
The 5.0L and 5.2L V10 engines can develop higher-than-expected oil consumption as they age, particularly around valve cover gaskets and camshaft seals. The engine can consume up to 1 litre per 1,000 miles if gaskets have deteriorated. Oil leaks from the valley of the V can drip onto the undertray, making them hard to spot visually.
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