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SM57 ZYK

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,456 mi
Last recorded170,456 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 ZYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 170,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 169,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 169,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 166,692 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 166,692 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 163,808 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 157,856 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 157,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,354 miles

Tyre slightly damaged small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 143,354 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,013 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,824 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder - O/S/R smooth

Engine under trays fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,487 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges.

Engine undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 98,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 78,426 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,686 miles

n/s/r wiring harness rubbing on shocker/airbag!

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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SM57 ZYK is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM57 ZYK, 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 SM57 ZYK registered?

SM57 ZYK is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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