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YA08 GAU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,166 mi
Last recorded138,166 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 138,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,155 miles

Both side step mounts corroded

Front Anti roll bar has slight movement side to side in D bush

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 124,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both side step mounts corroded

Front Anti roll bar has slight movement side to side in D bush

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,819 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,428 miles

Steering feels slightly tight

display is indicating that there are engine and suspension faults

Fail 21 Feb 2020 116,427 miles

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

Steering feels slightly tight

display is indicating that there are engine and suspension faults

Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,888 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 108,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 100,338 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 100,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,128 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,738 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre cracking up

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,086 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,434 miles

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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YA08 GAU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YA08 GAU, 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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YA08 GAU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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