2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2L Petrol · M8 HDT
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (4.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 80,968 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M8 HDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 80,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M8 HDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (M8 HDT) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
M8 HDT Mileage History
- 25/01/202373,252 mi
- 02/10/202478,713 mi+5,461 mi
- 10/10/202478,748 mi+35 mi
- 16/01/202680,968 mi+2,220 mi
- 16/01/202680,968 mi
Average of roughly 2,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Sport Mk1 (L320)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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