2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · YC55 PZE
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 205,981 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC55 PZE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 205,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 PZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (YC55 PZE) between October 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
YC55 PZE Mileage History
- 31/10/200856,333 mi
- 20/10/200976,186 mi+19,853 mi
- 20/10/200976,186 mi
- 07/10/201096,375 mi+20,189 mi
- 05/10/2011113,843 mi+17,468 mi
- 06/10/2011113,845 mi+2 mi
- 02/11/2012129,029 mi+15,184 mi
- 31/10/2013147,034 mi+18,005 mi
- 31/10/2013147,034 mi
- 16/10/2014165,035 mi+18,001 mi
- 23/10/2015178,492 mi+13,457 mi
- 10/05/2016184,475 mi+5,983 mi
- 12/05/2017190,038 mi+5,563 mi
- 04/05/2018193,197 mi+3,159 mi
- 15/03/2019194,950 mi+1,753 mi
- 21/05/2020195,540 mi+590 mi
- 15/07/2021196,301 mi+761 mi
- 22/06/2022198,288 mi+1,987 mi
- 20/10/2023201,059 mi+2,771 mi
- 01/11/2023201,063 mi+4 mi
- 22/10/2024202,018 mi+955 mi
- 03/07/2025202,601 mi+583 mi
- 10/10/2026205,981 mi+3,380 mi
Average of roughly 8,341 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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