2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · LJ54 RRU
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 114,327 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ54 RRU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/03/2025
- 114,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ54 RRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (LJ54 RRU) between July 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LJ54 RRU Mileage History
- 18/07/202296,450 mi
- 27/02/2023103,927 mi+7,477 mi
- 28/02/2023103,928 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2025114,327 mi+10,399 mi
Average of roughly 6,732 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Gearbox Failure (TD6)Serious
The 5-speed GM automatic gearbox is under-specced for the weight of the car and often fails.
- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
The complex air suspension suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, leaking valve blocks, and faulty height sensors. The "SUSPENSION INACTIVE" message commonly appears.
- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
The front differential on pre-2006 models was inadequately designed and prone to premature wear and sudden failure, often at highway speeds.
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