2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · S8 RGX
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 206,141 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 RGX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/06/2022
- 206,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S8 RGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (S8 RGX) between January 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S8 RGX Mileage History
- 25/01/2022206,129 mi
- 10/06/2022206,141 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 32 miles per year across 2 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: Poor
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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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