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YK08 YYL

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,958 mi
Last recorded174,958 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 YYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 174,958 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded multiple pipes heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front sub-frame heavily corroded in areas

Front sump corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front pad discoloured due to bind/has got hot

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc has become discoloured due to bind/has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded and rubbing disc

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting corroded (6.1.6 (a))

general underbody/ chassis corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2026 174,957 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded multiple pipes heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front sub-frame heavily corroded in areas

Front sump corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front pad discoloured due to bind/has got hot

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc has become discoloured due to bind/has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded and rubbing disc

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting corroded (6.1.6 (a))

general underbody/ chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2025 174,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 174,316 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 169,406 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction windscreen wipers park in swept area of windscreen affecting drivers view of the road ahead (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

'Suspension Fault' message appears on dashboard

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape 'stepping' on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (285/35R22) tyre also devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front windscreen wiper strikes 'A' pillar when in operation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (285/35R22) tyre also devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack/damage across the top of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 160,555 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipes (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspention fault on dash

Fail 20 Feb 2023 160,554 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipes (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspention fault on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2022 152,680 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Eml present on dash, first used before july 2008

Front and rear suspension general corrosion

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 152,677 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Eml present on dash, first used before july 2008

Front and rear suspension general corrosion

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 144,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,781 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 123,777 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 123,777 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 114,529 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2016 104,154 miles

offside rear tyre wearing/cracking inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,480 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 94,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,473 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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YK08 YYL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YK08 YYL, 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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YK08 YYL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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