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AU08 SXC

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,615 mi
Last recorded119,615 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 SXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2026 119,615 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2025 118,903 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 117,394 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 117,393 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,734 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All areas front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 114,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Wear sensor cable not fitted (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All areas front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 108,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,033 miles

sills and inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,704 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 (8.1.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 106,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 (8.1.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,317 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 91,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,660 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes s;lightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak from rear DSC bar

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,312 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,526 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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AU08 SXC is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU08 SXC, 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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What year was AU08 SXC registered?

AU08 SXC is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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