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AB08 BPM

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Red Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,248 mi
Last recorded157,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 157,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE unit area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,817 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE unit area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 153,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

number plates after market design

Pass 4 Jan 2023 147,345 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2022 139,768 miles

both sills corroded

number plates !!

rear ace bar weeping

both front tyres inner edges worn

nsr tyre is low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2020 129,762 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 127,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

side steps corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 127,139 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

side steps corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 122,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 117,501 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 117,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,415 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s lower arms rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver type wheel and tyre fitted. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe ex corroded to flexy hose. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe to rear flexy hose. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Rear road wheel different size to all other wheels fitted to vehicle(spare space saver type)

Rear o/s & n/s brake discs in v/poor condition.

brake warning light on .

Pass 23 Jan 2016 99,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,725 miles

All tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside front tyre has various deep cuts on tread

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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AB08 BPM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Red with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AB08 BPM, 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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AB08 BPM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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