2006 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · S12 ABJ
2006 Land Rover Range Rover (4.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 130,975 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S12 ABJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 130,975 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.
S12 ABJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (S12 ABJ) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S12 ABJ Mileage History
- 30/11/2021126,273 mi
- 02/12/2022130,943 mi+4,670 mi
- 05/12/2022130,975 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 4,642 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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