2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · K445 CAR
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 142,055 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K445 CAR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 142,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K445 CAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (K445 CAR) between December 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
K445 CAR Mileage History
- 22/12/200836,125 mi
- 15/12/200948,778 mi+12,653 mi
- 16/12/201060,055 mi+11,277 mi
- 20/12/201171,735 mi+11,680 mi
- 22/11/201281,033 mi+9,298 mi
- 12/12/201386,696 mi+5,663 mi
- 08/12/201493,204 mi+6,508 mi
- 19/12/201597,798 mi+4,594 mi
- 19/12/201597,798 mi
- 08/12/2016101,818 mi+4,020 mi
- 16/12/2017105,629 mi+3,811 mi
- 10/11/2018108,130 mi+2,501 mi
- 30/10/2019112,444 mi+4,314 mi
- 04/09/2020115,946 mi+3,502 mi
- 03/12/2021122,131 mi+6,185 mi
- 19/12/2022125,521 mi+3,390 mi
- 12/02/2024129,494 mi+3,973 mi
- 01/07/2025133,790 mi+4,296 mi
- 04/08/2026142,055 mi+8,265 mi
Average of roughly 6,014 miles per year across 19 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
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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- 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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