2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · LA55 WUB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear trend of improvement following significant mechanical interventions. The most recent test in October 2025 at 145,751 miles resulted in no recorded defects, mirroring the clean pass from October 2024. This indicates that the critical mechanical failures identified in previous years have been addressed, moving the vehicle from a state of multiple failing points to a current period of operational compliance. At 145,751 miles over 21 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,940 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a luxury SUV of this age. There is a notable gap in the digital testing history between January 2021 and April 2023, during which the vehicle covered roughly 8,800 miles. Since then, the mileage accumulation has remained consistent, with only 1,524 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady rate suggests a predictable usage pattern in recent years. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the steering and drivetrain, as these areas showed recurring issues. The offside steering rack inner joint was flagged for play in both 2021 and 2023, and while the 2025 test was clear, a thorough steering test is necessary to ensure the play has not returned. The nearside front CV boot and nearside rear wheel bearing, both which failed in 2021, should be checked for signs of grease leakage or movement to confirm effective repairs. The history also notes an oil leak from the intercooler or pipework in early 2021. Although this was described as not excessive, the buyer should inspect the engine bay for fresh weeping or accumulated residue. Given the previous failure of an offside rear road wheel due to structural cracks in the spokes, the integrity of all remaining wheels should be verified for fractures or deep corrosion before purchase.