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R500 GWR

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 GWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 119,082 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 115,010 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 111,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 105,176 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short one into hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short one into hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,348 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,780 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,278 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,784 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 49,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,194 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R500 GWR is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R500 GWR, 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 R500 GWR registered?

R500 GWR is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 11 October 2008.

Is R500 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 GWR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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