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A6 MDT

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

180,997 mi
Last recorded180,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport94,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 MDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 180,997 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 177,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 172,010 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 172,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar component excessively worn Detachable towbar into rear cross member (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank support cradle in poor condition

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 165,407 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 165,407 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 160,166 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 150,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,277 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 136,555 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 136,555 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,405 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 120,405 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,102 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Prop-shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,406 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,739 miles

Both front lower arm - rear bushes knocking.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 72,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front lower arm - rear bushes knocking.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,507 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak at n/s of engine

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,391 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 55,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,828 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A6 MDT is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A6 MDT, 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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A6 MDT is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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