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DS08 AUA

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,402 mi
Last recorded169,402 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 169,402 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills covers fiited (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 162,245 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 162,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 154,470 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both inner sill s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete also inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all air suspension pipes corroded slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

al air suspension pipes corroded slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2021

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

al air suspension pipes corroded slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 115,087 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 115,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 105,115 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,073 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,409 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,451 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,466 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,066 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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DS08 AUA is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey 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 DS08 AUA, 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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DS08 AUA is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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