2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · P13 MAV
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 141,765 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P13 MAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 141,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P13 MAV 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 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (P13 MAV) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Rear Brake cable insecure back plates heavily corroded (1.1.15 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure brake back plates heavily corroded (1.1.15 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing both broken off in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
P13 MAV Mileage History
- 10/10/2023121,127 mi
- 10/10/2023121,127 mi
- 06/11/2024127,823 mi+6,696 mi
- 08/12/2025141,612 mi+13,789 mi
- 28/03/2026141,765 mi+153 mi
Average of roughly 8,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Sport Mk1 (L320)
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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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- 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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