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BD08 MJD

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,588 mi
Last recorded142,588 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 MJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 142,588 miles

fuel tank gaurd corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front brake disc worn

Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 129,288 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 129,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction message for engine fault on dash but no eml (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,218 miles

Nearside step missing (after market) brackets exposed -- potentially cause injury

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge very worn -- 285/35 22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank strap excessively corroded -- 1 of 4

Fail 24 Jun 2022 126,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside step missing (after market) brackets exposed -- potentially cause injury

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge very worn -- 285/35 22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank strap excessively corroded -- 1 of 4

Pass 6 Jul 2021 122,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 285/35R22 (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2020 121,303 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,810 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

right hand horn button sticks

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,973 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

right hand horn button sticks

Fail 10 Feb 2017 91,963 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

right hand horn button sticks

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,734 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,692 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,696 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,358 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,859 miles

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

both nearside wheels have been repaired

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,599 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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BD08 MJD 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 BD08 MJD, 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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BD08 MJD is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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