2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · ME53 LJH
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 147,755 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME53 LJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 147,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME53 LJH 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 (ME53 LJH) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Service brake efficiency below requirements front service brake below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
ME53 LJH Mileage History
- 23/10/2023138,358 mi
- 24/10/2023138,360 mi+2 mi
- 25/10/2024143,178 mi+4,818 mi
- 24/10/2025147,752 mi+4,574 mi
- 05/11/2025147,755 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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