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BF08 LYC

2008 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,767 mi
Last recorded148,767 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 LYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 148,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2024 146,714 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,550 miles

both plastic outer sill covers obscuring views

Fail 24 Jan 2023 139,456 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

both plastic outer sill covers obscuring views

Pass 18 Jan 2022 135,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Mud flap loose

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 135,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Mud flap loose

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,635 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside side step corroded

bonnet support stays not holding bonnet in open position

Fail 17 Jan 2020 126,679 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside side step corroded

battery negative terminal slightly loose

bonnet support stays not holding bonnet in open position

Pass 10 Jan 2019 118,388 miles

Rear subframe bushes split

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 9 Jan 2019 118,388 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe bushes split

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,032 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,322 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 100,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,751 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,916 miles

parking brake effort close to the limit 17%

Fail 22 Jul 2011 48,913 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake effort close to the limit 17%

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BF08 LYC is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 94,455 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 LYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF08 LYC registered?

BF08 LYC is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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