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AB55 MCL

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Silver Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,918 mi
Last recorded134,918 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport94,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 MCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 134,918 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear starcher and frame coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 134,918 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear starcher and frame coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 132,750 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion

Surface corrosion throughout undercarriage

Pass 4 Sep 2021 128,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 123,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and central brake pipes signs of corrosion but greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges, cut on outer sidewall and both sidewalls signs of deflation. recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general underbody corrosion on rear chassis and inner sills where inspection is available

underside hydraulic pipes all corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,561 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,376 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,171 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 91,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,006 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 83,963 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 65,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,425 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 26,739 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AB55 MCL is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Silver with a 4,197cc petrol 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 AB55 MCL, 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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AB55 MCL is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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