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OV55 RVA

2005 Land Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Sport97,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 RVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelSport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 134,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 132,687 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 132,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 122,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 116,572 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 114,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35/ZR22 (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust tip bracket is broken- both

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

Heat shield insercure

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,976 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer areas of tread

o/s/f , n/s/f , o/s/r tyres starting to split inner walls

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,143 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not down to cords

Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,224 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,845 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 74,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 67,818 miles

o/s/rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Fail 22 Dec 2010 67,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,901 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,791 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,255 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Sport?

Based on 4,498 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,884
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 25
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OV55 RVA is a 2005 Land Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 97,269 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV55 RVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV55 RVA is a 2005 Land Rover Sport, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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