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BU08 MVH

2008 Land Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,884 mi
Last recorded120,884 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Sport94,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelSport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 120,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 120,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 120,859 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,361 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,696 miles

Nearside Front road wheel has welding repair

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 96,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,525 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,217 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 75,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 68,392 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,708 miles

all tyres worn slightly on edges

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 16 May 2012 43,964 miles

headlamp washers not working

slight play front a.r.b d-bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,852 miles

engine covers fitted/ under covers fitted all restriting inspection

rear brake inner pads difficult to inspect with wheels on

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres wearing thin

How Reliable is the Land Rover Sport?

Based on 4,498 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,884
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 25
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BU08 MVH is a 2008 Land Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 94,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 MVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU08 MVH is a 2008 Land Rover Sport, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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