2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · W99 MLS
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 130,625 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W99 MLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 130,625 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.
W99 MLS 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 (W99 MLS) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W99 MLS Mileage History
- 13/06/2022127,398 mi
- 12/06/2023128,745 mi+1,347 mi
- 12/06/2023128,745 mi
- 11/06/2024129,802 mi+1,057 mi
- 02/06/2025130,625 mi+823 mi
Average of roughly 1,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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