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BU08 XBV

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

169,332 mi
Last recorded169,332 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 XBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 169,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 169,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 150,398 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 150,398 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 136,191 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar system area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 136,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar system area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 136,030 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Wont come down from adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear active antiroll bar system area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 122,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 122,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 113,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 102,024 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,658 miles

possible offside rear inner brake pad low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,887 miles

travel in brake pedal

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,880 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking over axle (2.4.D.2)

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

oil leak around gearbox

travel in brake pedal

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,110 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 62,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,953 miles

Clunking noise from under front of vehicle when under braking.

Front suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,715 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut (cords not showing)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut (cords not showing)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 51,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut (cords not showing)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut (cords not showing)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,653 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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BU08 XBV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BU08 XBV, 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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BU08 XBV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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