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BV08 CYJ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,407 mi
Last recorded153,407 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 CYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 153,407 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 153,405 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed too smoky time of test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 147,609 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 141,560 miles

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

steps slightly corroded

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2022 133,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 122,547 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 122,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,793 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 117,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc scored (3.5.1i)

bonnet struts weak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,168 miles

225/50 r 20 109v xl

both front tyres starting to wear on inside

ride hight does not work

slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer wall

Fail 7 Mar 2017 105,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

225/50 r 20 109v xl

both front tyres starting to wear on inside

ride hight does not work

slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,380 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,566 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,566 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,446 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 76,444 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,054 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,880 miles

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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BV08 CYJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,628cc 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 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 BV08 CYJ, 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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BV08 CYJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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