2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.9L Diesel · MC08 YVB
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 148,171 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MC08 YVB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 148,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MC08 YVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (MC08 YVB) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MC08 YVB Mileage History
- 02/02/2022127,697 mi
- 30/01/2023133,967 mi+6,270 mi
- 04/10/2024143,550 mi+9,583 mi
- 01/12/2025148,171 mi+4,621 mi
Average of roughly 5,348 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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- Dynamic Response LeaksModerate
The active anti-roll bars leak fluid from the actuators, which is an expensive fix.
- TDV6/SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Catastrophic crankshaft or bearing failure on the 2.7 and 3.0 diesel engines, often occurring without warning and requiring a complete engine replacement.
- 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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