2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · EA55 CTE
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 113,863 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA55 CTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 113,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 CTE 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 (EA55 CTE) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EA55 CTE Mileage History
- 20/06/2023105,021 mi
- 17/07/2024110,396 mi+5,375 mi
- 29/04/2025113,763 mi+3,367 mi
- 05/05/2026113,854 mi+91 mi
- 06/05/2026113,863 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,072 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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