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BX08 VLP

2008 Land Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,427 mi
Last recorded125,427 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Sport94,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 VLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelSport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 125,427 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear both rear disc dust shields corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2022 125,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear both rear disc dust shields corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,331 miles

All discs slightly pitted.

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

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

Slight oil leak from o/s centre.

Pass 24 May 2019 107,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,692 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,404 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

slight corrosion to underside

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,000 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 51,941 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,931 miles

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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BX08 VLP is a 2008 Land Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX08 VLP, 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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BX08 VLP is a 2008 Land Rover Sport, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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