2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · S8 UXO
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 151,544 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 UXO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/12/2025
- 151,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S8 UXO 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 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (S8 UXO) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar area (6”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
S8 UXO Mileage History
- 30/09/2022135,300 mi
- 03/10/2023146,208 mi+10,908 mi
- 17/12/2024150,431 mi+4,223 mi
- 18/12/2025151,544 mi+1,113 mi
Average of roughly 5,050 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Sport Mk1 (L320)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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