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A3 RFJ

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,208 mi
Last recorded162,208 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport94,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 162,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 159,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 154,704 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 154,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 150,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 150,228 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,775 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 137,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,343 miles

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,308 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 119,743 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from driver view prior to test

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

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

Tow bar electrics covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 119,743 miles

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

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

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from driver view prior to test

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

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

Tow bar electrics covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 95,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,408 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,450 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see inner brake pads

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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A3 RFJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A3 RFJ, 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 A3 RFJ registered?

A3 RFJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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