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A12 ARU

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,823 mi
Last recorded137,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport94,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ARU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 137,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2022 137,497 miles

full undersides as general corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2021 135,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 130,287 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 127,424 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,778 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,785 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 107,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,131 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 88,129 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres have deep cuts on outer edge but no cords showing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,744 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Based on 1,655,051 MOT tests across 158,719 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,969
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
158,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,215
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13,842
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,636
position lamp(s) not working 10,456
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A12 ARU is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 94,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 ARU registered?

A12 ARU is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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