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EA08 FAU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,328 mi
Last recorded160,328 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 160,328 miles

Central Fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 150,778 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Brace corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 144,175 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 136,376 miles

fuel tank cradle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,561 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 127,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 121,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 115,849 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,311 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,187 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 98,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,671 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,239 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,178 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,381 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,834 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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EA08 FAU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EA08 FAU, 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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EA08 FAU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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