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A1 ECF

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,911 mi
Last recorded104,911 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport94,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ECF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 104,911 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,395 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 70,395 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undershields & Engine Shields Fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 63,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undershields & Engine Shields Fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose slight bulge

engine and undershields fitted

various rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside Rear brake hose slight bulge

Rear brake pipes coroded

engine and undershields fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,328 miles

Rear brake pipes coroded

engine and undershields fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,676 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under shields fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes coroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 37,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear bracket fractured

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,742 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,972 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,041 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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A1 ECF is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A1 ECF, 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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A1 ECF is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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