2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · SF55 UVR
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 175,162 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF55 UVR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 175,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF55 UVR 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 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (SF55 UVR) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
SF55 UVR Mileage History
- 08/04/2022162,634 mi
- 06/04/2023167,356 mi+4,722 mi
- 25/07/2024171,148 mi+3,792 mi
- 23/07/2025175,162 mi+4,014 mi
Average of roughly 3,807 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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