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DX08 XAR

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,647 mi
Last recorded147,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 XAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 147,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

various surface corrosion to all inner sills

various surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 5 Jun 2024 147,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 142,779 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 142,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 137,816 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 134,059 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 26 Jun 2020 131,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 130,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 127,785 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 127,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,637 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 113,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,578 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 70,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 54,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,280 miles

front /rear brake discs lipped

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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DX08 XAR is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DX08 XAR, 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 DX08 XAR registered?

DX08 XAR is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DX08 XAR safe to buy?

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