2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · YK55 WPE
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 152,317 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK55 WPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2026
- 152,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK55 WPE 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 (YK55 WPE) between March 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
YK55 WPE Mileage History
- 05/03/2022137,828 mi
- 09/03/2023141,910 mi+4,082 mi
- 05/03/2024143,873 mi+1,963 mi
- 17/03/2025145,672 mi+1,799 mi
- 05/10/2026152,317 mi+6,645 mi
Average of roughly 3,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Sport Mk1 (L320)
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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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