2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · BD05 XMP
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 179,205 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD05 XMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 179,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD05 XMP 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 (BD05 XMP) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BD05 XMP Mileage History
- 27/09/2023168,846 mi
- 10/10/2023168,846 mi
- 26/09/2024170,686 mi+1,840 mi
- 28/07/2025179,058 mi+8,372 mi
- 19/08/2025179,205 mi+147 mi
Average of roughly 5,468 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: Below Average
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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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