CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT05 RJX

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,625 mi
Last recorded160,625 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport94,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 RJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc
View full Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 160,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 152,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 152,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 144,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to underbody

dirty to underbody

engine oil low has been topped up by 0.5 liters to reach minimum

Pass 9 Jan 2019 137,168 miles

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

corrosion to underbody

damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

dirty to underbody

Fail 9 Jan 2019 137,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to underbody

damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

dirty to underbody

Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,190 miles

nearside front offside rear tyres digs in sidewalls

Fail 24 Jan 2018 132,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front offside rear tyres digs in sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2017 126,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,771 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 119,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 114,889 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2015 114,889 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 109,527 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012
Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,214 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2009 94,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,716 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
Full Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT05 RJX is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT05 RJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT05 RJX?

You can check the full history of BT05 RJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT05 RJX registered?

BT05 RJX is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is BT05 RJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 RJX shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT05 RJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT05 RJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.