2006 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · NK55 TGV
2006 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 153,045 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK55 TGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 153,045 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.
NK55 TGV 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 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (NK55 TGV) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link gaiter torn (5.”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
NK55 TGV Mileage History
- 26/07/2023144,988 mi
- 17/07/2024149,225 mi+4,237 mi
- 25/07/2025151,530 mi+2,305 mi
- 01/08/2025153,045 mi+1,515 mi
Average of roughly 3,993 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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