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CU08 LNW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,618 mi
Last recorded122,618 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 122,618 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper wet, but no visible leaks at time of test

Nearside side step rusty

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

fuel tank support corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 31 Jul 2025 122,602 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper wet, but no visible leaks at time of test

Nearside side step rusty

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

fuel tank support corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Jun 2024 117,574 miles

Both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side steps corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 104,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside bottom arms rear bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 101,519 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,315 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,543 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 91,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,209 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,534 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,134 miles

Slight leak from a rear suspension component

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 LNW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU08 LNW, 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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What year was CU08 LNW registered?

CU08 LNW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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