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W17 SNY

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Orange Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,028 mi
Last recorded132,028 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 SNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 132,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 126,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 123,001 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2024 123,001 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,690 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides from callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes that run along the chassis and attach to the rack are heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Original test by I. H. Buckland 30.09.2023

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides from callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear seat is in the folded position

Fail 30 Aug 2023 117,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill is holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides from callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes that run along the chassis and attach to the rack are heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides from callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear seat is in the folded position

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,786 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 110,774 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 104,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,075 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 77,072 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,057 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 65,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,407 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,385 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,587 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,076 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 16,714 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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W17 SNY is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Orange with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W17 SNY, 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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W17 SNY is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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