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E8 MLH

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,919 mi
Last recorded146,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 MLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 146,919 miles

Ace pipes corroded.

Fuel tank cradle corroded

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

Rear Misting of fluid on anti roll bar(ace)

Fail 1 Jun 2026 146,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

front to rear suspenion pipes corroded

fuel tank mounting bracket corroded and weak

oil around engine

Pass 5 Jun 2025 144,364 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 141,324 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank cradle corroded and holed (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel flat

Fail 22 Jul 2024 141,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank cradle corroded and holed (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald inner edge and worn badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres have badly worn/ bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel flat

Pass 24 Jul 2023 133,061 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on extreme edges (5.2.3 (e))

anti roll bar system has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2022 125,201 miles

Anti roll bar system leaking

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 125,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti roll bar system leaking

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 113,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,772 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,994 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 60,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,646 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,993 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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E8 MLH is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E8 MLH, 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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E8 MLH is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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