2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · PJ06 XJL
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2006. Recorded mileage 160,543 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ06 XJL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 160,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ06 XJL 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 Sport (PJ06 XJL) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
PJ06 XJL Mileage History
- 20/09/2022144,169 mi
- 23/09/2022144,167 mi-2 mi
- 11/10/2023160,112 mi+15,945 mi
- 16/10/2023160,543 mi+431 mi
Average of roughly 15,294 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Sport Mk1 (L320)
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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- Dynamic Response LeaksModerate
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- TDV6/SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Catastrophic crankshaft or bearing failure on the 2.7 and 3.0 diesel engines, often occurring without warning and requiring a complete engine replacement.
- Air Suspension and EPB FailuresModerate
Air suspension bags leak and compressors fail. The electronic parking brake actuator seizes causing screeching or rear wheels locking on.
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