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R9 GOV

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,661 mi
Last recorded104,661 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 GOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 104,661 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 97,681 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,617 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,158 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 80,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 77,437 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 77,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,505 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 70,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 67,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 64,663 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,266 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 61,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,954 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads getting low

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WARNING: Seepage of fluid from suspension pump unit offside rear underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,320 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,799 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 35,799 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R9 GOV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R9 GOV, 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 R9 GOV registered?

R9 GOV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is R9 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 GOV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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