2005 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Petrol · W266 AVE
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (4.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 152,217 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W266 AVE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2024
- 152,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W266 AVE 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 (W266 AVE) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
W266 AVE Mileage History
- 06/10/2022144,520 mi
- 28/09/2023147,736 mi+3,216 mi
- 01/11/2024152,167 mi+4,431 mi
- 09/11/2024152,217 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 3,675 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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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- 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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