2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · YF05 XLN
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 189,103 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF05 XLN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2025
- 189,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF05 XLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (YF05 XLN) between January 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YF05 XLN Mileage History
- 20/01/2023179,607 mi
- 30/01/2024185,404 mi+5,797 mi
- 02/02/2024185,404 mi
- 12/03/2025189,103 mi+3,699 mi
Average of roughly 4,434 miles per year across 4 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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