2005 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Petrol · LM05 BHZ
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (4.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 154,201 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM05 BHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 154,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 BHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (LM05 BHZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LM05 BHZ Mileage History
- 28/03/2023144,867 mi
- 28/03/2024147,761 mi+2,894 mi
- 25/03/2025149,975 mi+2,214 mi
- 03/04/2025149,984 mi+9 mi
- 24/03/2026154,201 mi+4,217 mi
Average of roughly 3,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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