Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars on Dutch roads are the 4.2 petrol (287 kW, 385 hp), 4.4 petrol (220 kW, 295 hp) and 2.7 diesel (140 kW, 188 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 petrol | 287 kW 385 hp | 134 |
| 4.4 petrol | 220 kW 295 hp | 42 |
| 2.7 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 40 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
216 first registered in 2005 are on Dutch roads; 49% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €92,750.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde97
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt52
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld50
- Band onvoldoende profiel44
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm44
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)39
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen31
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect30
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
2,270 cars built in 2005 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1,158 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 3,768 of these cars first registered in 2005 took their annual MOT test. 67% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2005 the figure was 56%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.5% | 21.5% |
| Suspension | 10.1% | 17.3% |
| Brakes | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| Tyres | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| Visibility | 4.7% | 7.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
Recalls
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITRY, COULD RESULT IN FRACTURING OF THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION. IF AN AIR BAG WIRE FRACTURES, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT INDICATES TO THE DRIVER THAT THERE IS A CONCERN WITH THE SRS SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT IMMEDIATE REPAIR IS NECESSARY.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10239287 | When returning failed parts through warranty it has been found that the rubber surround is still attached to the camera lens. This applies to both high line and low line rear camera. |
| 10239286 | This SSM applies to Instrument Pack lens in the above applicable model years vehicles. |
| 10239285 | A customer may complain that either "Vehicle Raising In Progress" or "Suspension Will Rise When System Is Cooled" messages can be seen. Fault codes U210A - 16 and C1A24 - 67 may also be stored. |
| 10239278 | A review of Front Lower Control Arm warranty returns from various markets has shown that arm assemblies have been incorrectly changed for knock issues when the front bush is cracked and should have been replaced as per Technical Service Bulletins LTB00204v4 and LTB00123v4. |
| 10224547 | Technical Bulletin: Discolored Quarter Glass/Waist Seals |
| 10224528 | Technical Bulletin: Tow Hitch Receiver Does not Latch in the Vehicle Housing |
| 10224485 | Technical Bulletin: Exterior A-Pillar Molding Loose |
| 10214069 | Technical Bulletin: Discolored Quarter Glass/Waist Seals |
| 10214050 | Technical Bulletin: Tow Hitch Receiver Does not Latch in the Vehicle Housing |
| 10214007 | Technical Bulletin: Exterior A-Pillar Molding Loose |
| 10206635 | Software Update. |
| 10206634 | Air Conditioning compressors premature failure due to incorrect run in procedure |
| 10189225 | When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all. |
| 10160434 | Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak) could be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ? P2187, P2189, P0505, P0507. |
| 10155601 | Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly or motor sub-assembly (depending on model) |
| 10146152 | Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers |
| 10146148 | Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair. |
| 10145631 | Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers |
| 10145627 | Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair. |
| 10142770 | Issue: The wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity in car. |
| 10142767 | Issue: The Touch Screen (TS) also known as Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) or High Level Display Front (HLDF) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and blank screen. |
| 10142766 | Issue: A customer may report a concern of no sound from the audio system, even when the volume is turned up. The Audio/Video button on touch-screen home page may also be greyed out. |
| 10136669 | The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point. |
| 10127529 | When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all. |
| 10125267 | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)