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CU08 CMO

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,224 mi
Last recorded183,224 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 183,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 183,219 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 174,436 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 174,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 165,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 155,678 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp dipped beam intermittent

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 150,274 miles

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2020 150,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2019 146,634 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear back plates rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2019 146,634 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear back plates rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2019 146,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

suspension fault warning on dash

Pass 20 Oct 2018 141,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 13 Oct 2018 141,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 14 Oct 2017 137,311 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension fault indicator lamp on

Fail 14 Oct 2017 137,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension fault indicator lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 133,846 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 133,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 124,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,561 miles

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

front anti roll bar hydrolic unit starting to leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,293 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,296 miles

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

o/s/r suspension has a fluid leak

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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CU08 CMO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU08 CMO, 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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CU08 CMO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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