2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · W5 DBA
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 167,188 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W5 DBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 167,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W5 DBA 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 (W5 DBA) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W5 DBA Mileage History
- 03/04/2023146,593 mi
- 11/04/2023146,606 mi+13 mi
- 21/03/2024152,569 mi+5,963 mi
- 14/02/2025159,790 mi+7,221 mi
- 25/02/2026167,188 mi+7,398 mi
Average of roughly 7,104 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: 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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