2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · MV56 BFU
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 149,077 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV56 BFU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2022
- 149,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV56 BFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (MV56 BFU) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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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: Poor
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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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