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YR08 BWG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,631 mi
Last recorded136,631 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 BWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 132,464 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 130,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 25 Aug 2021 127,568 miles

Nearside air reservoir heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 120,987 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 120,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,326 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,989 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,365 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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YR08 BWG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 BWG registered?

YR08 BWG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YR08 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 BWG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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