CarVerify

Free Car Check

A26 DGC

2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 4394cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,921 mi
Last recorded166,921 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport82,669 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

RegistrationA26 DGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,394cc

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

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 166,921 miles

Nearside Cab steps ring insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 166,892 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Cab steps ring insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 162,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 155,499 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Fail 2 Mar 2023 155,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 155,349 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside head light Light output reduced

Rear anti roll bar weeping oil

spair wheel insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2022 154,593 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 150,284 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 139,134 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 139,130 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 122,470 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded under the wheel arch ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under the wheel arch (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 122,405 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded under the wheel arch ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under the wheel arch (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,923 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,401 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,356 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,458 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,592 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

A26 DGC is a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 4,394cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 82,669 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 A26 DGC, 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 17 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 A26 DGC?

You can check the full history of A26 DGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A26 DGC registered?

A26 DGC is a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is A26 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 DGC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A26 DGC 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 A26 DGC. 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.