2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · VX55 DDL
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 142,833 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX55 DDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 142,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX55 DDL 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 (VX55 DDL) between February 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VX55 DDL Mileage History
- 27/02/2024139,624 mi
- 02/04/2025140,570 mi+946 mi
- 10/04/2025140,630 mi+60 mi
- 12/06/2026142,762 mi+2,132 mi
- 09/09/2026142,833 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 1,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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