2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · NV55 VGY
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 161,827 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NV55 VGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2023
- 161,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV55 VGY 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 (NV55 VGY) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NV55 VGY Mileage History
- 02/11/2021150,006 mi
- 05/11/2021150,055 mi+49 mi
- 03/11/2022156,010 mi+5,955 mi
- 03/11/2023161,739 mi+5,729 mi
- 17/11/2023161,827 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 5,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (NV55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as NV55VGY.
HYUNDAI
IX35 PREMIUM 2WD CRDI
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
BMW
1 SERIES
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
MITSUBISHI
L200 DOUBLE CAB
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN SPORT
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN PININ
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN SPORT
SUZUKI
ALTO
HONDA
CBR 125 R-5
HONDA
CBR 125
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- 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.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.