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YP08 ETX

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,787 mi
Last recorded151,787 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ETX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 151,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 145,199 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive anti roll bar hydraulic fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 145,191 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive anti roll bar hydraulic fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 142,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 137,272 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive antiroll bar damper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 137,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive antiroll bar damper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,656 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 122,269 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,463 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 114,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 107,101 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 104,967 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 104,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged seat belt does not work (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,191 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,618 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YP08 ETX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP08 ETX, 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 YP08 ETX registered?

YP08 ETX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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