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A8 LPY

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

128,537 mi
Last recorded128,537 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport94,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 128,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody component surface corroded structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,427 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Various general corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 14 Oct 2023 125,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also buckle and locking mechanism not inspected

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 125,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also buckle and locking mechanism not inspected

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 121,646 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 117,917 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 115,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 112,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,542 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,828 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,775 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edge

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,387 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,700 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,211 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,815 miles

Most brake pipes are covered over by trim

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,342 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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A8 LPY is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 A8 LPY, 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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A8 LPY is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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