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AV08 OBX

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,454 mi
Last recorded192,454 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 192,454 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded around driveshaft hole STRONG ADVISE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on inside edges 275/40/20

extensive corrosion to rear inner and outer sills but not close enough to prescribed areas STRONG ADVISE

Pass 28 Aug 2025 162,393 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

rear tyres worn on inside edges 275/40/20

Pass 18 Sep 2024 137,936 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

general corrosion to rear chassis and suspension arms

Pass 26 Sep 2023 112,960 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 109,917 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff mount bushes perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2022 106,375 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear brake pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake Shoe Backing Plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake shoe Backing Plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Ace ram misting

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff mount bushes perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,558 miles

Front lower arms corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,114 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer bands (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 95,412 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer bands (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 89,746 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 80,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear @ securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe @ securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner band

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored around entire circumference (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Pad wear sensor detached

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,257 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 51,257 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 44,359 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 35,810 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

warning light on dash

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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AV08 OBX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV08 OBX, 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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AV08 OBX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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