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DG55 DFJ

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

194,643 mi
Last recorded194,643 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 DFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 194,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o s r jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

complete rear suspension assembly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 192,022 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 189,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 184,615 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 177,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 170,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 166,619 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 159,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 148,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 133,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,168 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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DG55 DFJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 100,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG55 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG55 DFJ registered?

DG55 DFJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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