2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · EEC 3
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 81,619 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EEC 3 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 81,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EEC 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (EEC 3) between August 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
EEC 3 Mileage History
- 13/08/201213,496 mi
- 13/05/201314,134 mi+638 mi
- 13/05/201314,134 mi
- 01/05/201416,007 mi+1,873 mi
- 01/05/201416,007 mi
- 30/06/201517,096 mi+1,089 mi
- 16/06/201617,983 mi+887 mi
- 15/06/201719,396 mi+1,413 mi
- 04/06/201820,646 mi+1,250 mi
- 12/06/201921,675 mi+1,029 mi
- 09/06/202023,595 mi+1,920 mi
- 30/07/202131,055 mi+7,460 mi
- 18/07/202241,444 mi+10,389 mi
- 18/07/202241,444 mi
- 25/07/202354,276 mi+12,832 mi
- 26/07/202354,279 mi+3 mi
- 07/05/202461,889 mi+7,610 mi
- 02/05/202570,301 mi+8,412 mi
- 02/05/202570,301 mi
- 15/04/202681,619 mi+11,318 mi
Average of roughly 4,984 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- TDV6/SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
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- Air Suspension and EPB FailuresModerate
Air suspension bags leak and compressors fail. The electronic parking brake actuator seizes causing screeching or rear wheels locking on.
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