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BF08 NVM

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component leaking suspension pump leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 123,367 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis rusty

nearside bonnet catch not working. bonnet still secure by offside catch.

nearside front outer sill very rusty around side step. (outside prescribed area)

Fail 25 Jul 2025 123,366 miles

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected offside along chassis, pump leaking fluid (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative fluid suspension not working (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis rusty

nearside bonnet catch not working. bonnet still secure by offside catch.

nearside front outer sill very rusty around side step. (outside prescribed area)

Pass 8 Aug 2024 120,078 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, all around rear suspention mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear box section around towbar mountings (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 119,979 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault electronic park brake not working (1.7 (b))

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

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

Suspension component leaking offside centre, hydraulic pump leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, all around rear suspention mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear box section around towbar mountings (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 116,459 miles

Front shocks starting to corrode

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side steps corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 114,527 miles

Suspension accumulator damp

Fail 23 Aug 2022 114,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension accumulator damp

Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,875 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 90,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has a cut on outer sidewall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,857 miles

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

r/n/s brake disc back plate corroded

r/o/s brake disc back plate missing

sump guard fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2019 74,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

r/n/s brake disc back plate corroded

r/o/s brake disc back plate missing

sump guard fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,588 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,069 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,542 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,115 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,093 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,241 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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BF08 NVM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 2,720cc 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 BF08 NVM, 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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BF08 NVM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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