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BV08 FCF

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,285 mi
Last recorded211,285 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 211,285 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 203,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 199,411 miles

All rear suspension bushes & components corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front, near side rear, off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2024 199,367 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bothsides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 193,927 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside nearside side steps sign of corosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 186,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 180,260 miles

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

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

offside nearside side steps sign of corosion

Pass 15 Jan 2020 173,068 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

offside/nearside side steps sign of corosion

Pass 14 Jan 2019 165,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 159,054 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components in engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components underneath vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2017 151,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 151,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 143,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 126,920 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 126,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,054 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 120,054 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,863 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,796 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,888 miles

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

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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BV08 FCF is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV08 FCF, 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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BV08 FCF is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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