2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · Y28 NAP
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 170,560 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y28 NAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2025
- 170,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y28 NAP 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 (Y28 NAP) between April 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2025 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: Suspension (20 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Y28 NAP Mileage History
- 19/04/2022156,609 mi
- 27/04/2023161,359 mi+4,750 mi
- 04/05/2023161,387 mi+28 mi
- 08/01/2025170,560 mi+9,173 mi
Average of roughly 5,123 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: 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
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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