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DF08 WLD

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,650 mi
Last recorded148,650 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 148,650 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 148,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 142,259 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 135,949 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 135,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 128,494 miles

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

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,690 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 114,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,677 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

no spare wheel fitted

propshaft bearing deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2020 103,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

no spare wheel fitted

propshaft bearing deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2020 103,573 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,126 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor cut's on outer wall

Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,997 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre has minor cut's on outer wall

Pass 17 Oct 2015 63,596 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 63,595 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,299 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,765 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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DF08 WLD is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF08 WLD, 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 DF08 WLD registered?

DF08 WLD is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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