2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · LX05 ARU
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 130,859 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX05 ARU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 130,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX05 ARU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (LX05 ARU) between May 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
LX05 ARU Mileage History
- 14/05/200829,443 mi
- 15/05/200829,445 mi+2 mi
- 11/08/200945,738 mi+16,293 mi
- 19/11/200947,415 mi+1,677 mi
- 21/06/201049,293 mi+1,878 mi
- 08/06/201157,882 mi+8,589 mi
- 11/06/201265,809 mi+7,927 mi
- 11/06/201265,809 mi
- 21/05/201371,726 mi+5,917 mi
- 16/09/201478,179 mi+6,453 mi
- 19/09/201478,215 mi+36 mi
- 10/09/201582,708 mi+4,493 mi
- 10/08/201686,024 mi+3,316 mi
- 02/08/201793,430 mi+7,406 mi
- 02/08/201793,430 mi
- 26/07/201899,985 mi+6,555 mi
- 03/01/2020104,670 mi+4,685 mi
- 11/01/2021111,546 mi+6,876 mi
- 13/01/2021111,555 mi+9 mi
- 15/01/2022121,345 mi+9,790 mi
- 13/01/2023125,307 mi+3,962 mi
- 15/01/2024129,532 mi+4,225 mi
- 15/01/2024129,532 mi
- 14/01/2025129,652 mi+120 mi
- 15/01/2026130,859 mi+1,207 mi
- 15/01/2026130,859 mi
Average of roughly 5,739 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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