2005 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · R666 AEB

The 2005 Range Rover presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 22 April 2025 at 99,905 miles returning a clean pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the April 2024 test at 96,420 miles also passed without advisories. The only blemish is a failure on 27 March 2024 at 96,419 miles, where the tester logged no specific defects, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven halt. Across the five-year record from 2022 to 2025, the vehicle avoided any flagged wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. Mileage sits at 99,905 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 4,757 miles per year. The record shows light, consistent use: 92,213 miles in April 2022, 93,945 in March 2023, then 96,419 to 96,420 across the late-March and early-April 2024 tests, reaching 99,905 by April 2025. No rapid accumulation or dormant gaps appear. Low annual coverage like this often means prolonged standing periods, which can degrade seals, tyres, and brake calipers even when the MOT stays clean. A buyer should still inspect the chassis and underbody for structural rust given the vehicle's age and Land Rover's known corrosion exposure on sills and suspension mounts. The clean advisories mean no binding calipers or worn coil springs were flagged, but standing time can hide stiff handbrake mechanisms and flat-spotted tyres. Verify the 2024 failure cause in person, as the absent defect entry offers no mechanical clue. Given the sparse but clean history, a pre-purchase inspection should prioritise drivetrain leaks, front arm bushes, and brake condition after storage. The previous owner clearly kept statutory testing current and avoided consumable neglect, yet low mileage alone does not confirm component health on a 2005 4x4.