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R1 VSU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,319 mi
Last recorded33,319 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 33,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 32,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 32,029 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 29,843 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 29,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 28,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 28,089 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,984 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,789 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,218 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R1 VSU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R1 VSU, 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

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What year was R1 VSU registered?

R1 VSU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is R1 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 VSU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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