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BU08 SHY

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,025 mi
Last recorded76,025 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 SHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,025 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,037 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,846 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,325 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,481 miles

nearside rear alloy repaired

Fail 22 Jun 2015 55,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet struts weak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,515 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper spilt

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,169 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

warning lamp on indicating electronic parking brake fault

Fail 8 Feb 2013 43,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine managment light on

warning lamp on indicating electronic parking brake fault

Fail 5 Feb 2013 43,103 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management fault

park brake fault on dash

Pass 8 Dec 2011 24,246 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,573 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
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BU08 SHY is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 87,564 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 BU08 SHY, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 SHY registered?

BU08 SHY is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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