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WIW 3001

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,018 mi
Last recorded134,018 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 3001
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 134,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and towbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 134,018 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and towbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,528 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Jun 2019 109,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 109,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 98,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 92,756 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Fail 23 May 2016 92,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,147 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,902 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

deep cut on offside front tyre wall

nearside no plate light came on during test

tyres worn

Pass 9 May 2012 50,806 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,710 miles

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

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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WIW 3001 is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WIW 3001, 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 WIW 3001 registered?

WIW 3001 is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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