2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · SD05 MLF
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 142,280 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD05 MLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 142,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD05 MLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (SD05 MLF) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 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: Bodywork (10 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch ”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”.
SD05 MLF Mileage History
- 08/11/2023137,775 mi
- 30/10/2024139,659 mi+1,884 mi
- 28/10/2025142,251 mi+2,592 mi
- 25/11/2025142,260 mi+9 mi
- 28/11/2025142,280 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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