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A8 KVX

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,736 mi
Last recorded156,736 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 156,736 miles

front foglamps not working

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front suspension strut/ shock absorber slightly damp

rear brake hoses ferrules and rear brake unions starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension lower arms starting to rust and bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2025 149,342 miles

front foglamps not working

offside front suspension strut/ shock absorber slightly damp

rear brake hoses ferrules and rear brake unions starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2025 149,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front foglamps not working

offside front suspension strut/ shock absorber slightly damp

rear brake hoses ferrules and rear brake unions starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2023 142,755 miles

both front foglamps not working

fuel tank shield/ mounting straps starting to rust

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and edges wearing

nearside of steering rack slight play

offside front suspension strut/ shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear brake slight binding

sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,280 miles

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside of steering rack slight play

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front suspension strut/ shock absorber slightly damp

sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2022 134,280 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside of steering rack slight play

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front suspension strut/ shock absorber slightly damp

sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,844 miles

additional side steps rusty and in poor condition

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

sill panels and rear chassis surface rusting

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,280 miles

additional side steps rusty in in poor condition

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in paint

sill panels starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front , cracking, both inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

bonnet safety catch not working

Fail 7 Oct 2019 91,864 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front , cracking, both inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 6 Oct 2018 87,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flex (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2017 82,937 miles

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,833 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Fail 1 Oct 2016 76,833 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,511 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate is loosely mounted.

nail at the off side rear tyre tread.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,431 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 63,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,497 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,497 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,839 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Based on 1,655,051 MOT tests across 158,719 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,969
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
158,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,215
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13,842
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,636
position lamp(s) not working 10,456
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A8 KVX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 87,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 KVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 KVX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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