2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · XL55 XXX
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 151,279 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XL55 XXX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 151,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XL55 XXX 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 (XL55 XXX) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
XL55 XXX Mileage History
- 18/02/2022131,583 mi
- 14/02/2023137,802 mi+6,219 mi
- 17/02/2023137,805 mi+3 mi
- 12/02/2024145,819 mi+8,014 mi
- 19/05/2025151,279 mi+5,460 mi
Average of roughly 6,065 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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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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