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AP08 EBU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,038 mi
Last recorded136,038 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 133,732 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 133,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 129,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 129,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,624 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 126,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,637 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 114,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,362 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have scored faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four road tyres are worn on edges and close to legal limit rear tyres are a borderline pass as edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake disc back plates corroded heavily

power steering pipes corroded at front

side steps rotten

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,589 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,118 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,359 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,328 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 84,326 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 78,165 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 78,164 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 70,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 52,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,991 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to rust & pitt.

Nail in NSF tyre.

Screw in NSR tyre.

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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AP08 EBU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black 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 AP08 EBU, 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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AP08 EBU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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