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BV08 FHP

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,951 mi
Last recorded140,951 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 140,951 miles

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

general underbody surface chassis corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,061 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2024 132,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 128,294 miles

ACE pipe slight seepage

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Offside Front ACE pipes slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight underside corrosion to body

Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,057 miles

ACE pipe slight seepage

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

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

Offside Front ACE pipes slight corrosion

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

Slight underside corrosion to body

Fail 26 Aug 2022 122,057 miles

ACE pipe slight seepage

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front ACE pipes slight corrosion

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

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

Slight underside corrosion to body

Pass 14 Sep 2021 119,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,850 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 118,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,749 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 118,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,790 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,783 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 62,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,933 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,743 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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BV08 FHP is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHP, 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 FHP is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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