2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · M40 AAE
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2005. Recorded mileage 176,382 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M40 AAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 176,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M40 AAE 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 (M40 AAE) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
M40 AAE Mileage History
- 29/09/2023168,681 mi
- 02/10/2024171,355 mi+2,674 mi
- 08/10/2025173,923 mi+2,568 mi
- 08/10/2025173,923 mi
- 13/10/2026176,382 mi+2,459 mi
Average of roughly 2,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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- 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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