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AO08 WCM

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,509 mi
Last recorded132,509 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 132,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2026 132,497 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 121,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 114,845 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear visible brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 89,844 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated central bush bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear visible brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 85,814 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,564 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

side steps corroded and weak

Fail 9 Dec 2020 82,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

side steps corroded and weak

Pass 21 May 2019 76,313 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 71,734 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 71,675 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2017 66,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,746 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inbetween flexihoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,130 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 47,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 40,837 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,015 miles

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

slight misting of oil on rear dsc bar.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 31,907 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 25,938 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,938 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

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 WCM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WCM, 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 WCM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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