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A2 VUD

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,516 mi
Last recorded122,516 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport94,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 122,516 miles

advise o/s wheel bind

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 120,968 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,880 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 116,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,225 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,026 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 113,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 112,478 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 112,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail propshaft centre bearing (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2017 104,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,591 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,912 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,610 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 70,610 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 63,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,200 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,528 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,433 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,687 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
Full Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability report

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A2 VUD is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 VUD, 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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A2 VUD is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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