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AO08 LDL

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,460 mi
Last recorded180,460 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 180,460 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear subframe bushes worn

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 178,633 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 178,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 177,631 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 177,631 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 175,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse light on dim with sidelights on

Fail 21 Mar 2023 176,931 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse light on dim with sidelights on

Pass 27 Jan 2022 174,718 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 174,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Light flashing on the dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2021 166,922 miles

Central Rear Upper small fuel pump very corroded and pipes

Central Rear subframe and suspension arms very corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and rusty, (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and rusty, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 155,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear subframe and chassis very corroded and rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2020 155,488 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 148,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 141,274 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 141,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre treads distorted. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre treads distorted. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre treads distorted slightly.

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre treads distorted slightly.

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear washer jet inoperative.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,984 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,671 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,869 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,501 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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AO08 LDL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO08 LDL, 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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AO08 LDL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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