2006 Land Rover Range Rover 3.6L Diesel · R4 VMV
2006 Land Rover Range Rover (3.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 87,077 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R4 VMV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
- 87,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R4 VMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (R4 VMV) between May 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
R4 VMV Mileage History
- 12/05/202281,240 mi
- 03/07/202387,077 mi+5,837 mi
Average of roughly 5,114 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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