2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

3,241 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,241 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    95 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    125 marked dangerous
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.9%
  9. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.3%
  2. Brakes16.4%
  3. Suspension15.5%
  4. Body & chassis9.8%
  5. Tyres6.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,241 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).