CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU08 UBR

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,717 mi
Last recorded174,717 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 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 £14.99

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

RegistrationGU08 UBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 174,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 6 Sep 2024 166,984 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 158,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also worn and n/s/f has cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats folloded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body suspension sills componets etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 158,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also worn and n/s/f has cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats folloded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body suspension sills componets etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 155,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear can't check rear seat belts obstruction in the way

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 155,359 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury step also corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear can't check rear seat belts obstruction in the way

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,974 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 149,698 miles

Fuel tank insecure mounting bracket/ heat shield corroded to excess (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective not locking in closed position (3.1 (c))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury front to rear step insecure (6.2.8 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 142,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 135,675 miles

n/s and o/s/r brake disc backplates corroding

some movement present in o/s/r hub

Fail 16 Jan 2019 135,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail rear prop (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s/r brake disc backplates corroding

some movement present in o/s/r hub

suspect poor handbrake performance from n/s/r

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 121,289 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 121,289 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,692 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,893 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracking and worn on inner egde

Fail 20 Nov 2012 81,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracking and worn on inner egde

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,537 miles

n/s and o/s/f inner tyre walls have deep cut's......

Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s/f inner tyre walls have deep cut's......

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

GU08 UBR is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GU08 UBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU08 UBR?

You can check the full history of GU08 UBR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU08 UBR registered?

GU08 UBR is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is GU08 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 UBR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU08 UBR 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 GU08 UBR. 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.