2006 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · WU55 FZW
2006 Land Rover Range Rover (4.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 129,639 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU55 FZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 129,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU55 FZW 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 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (WU55 FZW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose front joint , remaining loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing front joint, two missimg (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”.
WU55 FZW Mileage History
- 03/05/2024122,433 mi
- 03/05/2024122,433 mi
- 16/04/2025124,927 mi+2,494 mi
- 06/05/2026129,629 mi+4,702 mi
- 12/05/2026129,639 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,562 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: 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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- 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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