2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2L Petrol · M381 TCH
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (4.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 114,437 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M381 TCH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2024
- 114,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M381 TCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (M381 TCH) between March 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
M381 TCH Mileage History
- 14/03/2023147,722 mi
- 10/04/2024114,437 mi-33,285 mi
Average of roughly -30,951 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Sport Mk1 (L320)
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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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Dynamic Response LeaksModerate
The active anti-roll bars leak fluid from the actuators, which is an expensive fix.
- TDV6/SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Catastrophic crankshaft or bearing failure on the 2.7 and 3.0 diesel engines, often occurring without warning and requiring a complete engine replacement.
- Air Suspension and EPB FailuresModerate
Air suspension bags leak and compressors fail. The electronic parking brake actuator seizes causing screeching or rear wheels locking on.
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