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CA08 HWC

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

206,510 mi
Last recorded206,510 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 HWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 206,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 196,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 196,443 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 190,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 173,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 173,316 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 157,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 150,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 148,966 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 138,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 138,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 133,424 miles

O/S./F tyre worn inner edge

O/S/F disk rusted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 132,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 126,965 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,007 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 116,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,677 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

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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CA08 HWC is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Silver 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 CA08 HWC, 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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CA08 HWC is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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