2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2L Petrol · AG53 RRS
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (4.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 178,755 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AG53 RRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 178,755 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.
AG53 RRS 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 Sport (AG53 RRS) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AG53 RRS Mileage History
- 05/10/2022157,421 mi
- 16/10/2023169,033 mi+11,612 mi
- 30/10/2023169,218 mi+185 mi
- 20/12/2024174,599 mi+5,381 mi
- 20/02/2026178,755 mi+4,156 mi
Average of roughly 6,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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- TDV6/SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
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- 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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