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YR08 BVP

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

216,042 mi
Last recorded216,042 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 BVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 216,042 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Dec 2022 216,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor is broken with the sensor light showing on dash

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2021 205,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 187,461 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 185,951 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 185,951 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 182,599 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper antiroll bar stiffener slightly damp

Pass 21 Jul 2017 181,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 176,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 176,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 168,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage on o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 154,205 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 136,722 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 136,596 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smear

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Rear discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 118,812 miles

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

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,651 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 88,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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YR08 BVP is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR08 BVP, 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 YR08 BVP registered?

YR08 BVP is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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