2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · SM05 YBS
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 142,555 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM05 YBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 142,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 YBS 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 (SM05 YBS) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM05 YBS Mileage History
- 04/03/2022131,417 mi
- 21/03/2022132,531 mi+1,114 mi
- 25/03/2023142,545 mi+10,014 mi
- 27/03/2023142,545 mi
- 19/04/2024142,555 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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