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FA08 NAE

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,595 mi
Last recorded167,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 167,595 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 167,595 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 148,084 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 148,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 135,351 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 135,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad wear warning lamp is on

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 119,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight grease leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754020 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 103,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 89,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2016 78,443 miles

Nearside Rear unable to test seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

possible noise rear bearings

Fail 13 Feb 2014 60,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

possible noise rear bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,666 miles

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 2 Mar 2012 34,898 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 34,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front antiroll bar d bushes worn

rear antiroll bar hydraulic unit leaking fluid

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,448 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

oil leak from rear diff area advise further inspection.

slight knocking noise from front suspension advise further inspection.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 26,448 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

oil leak from rear diff area advise further inspection.

slight knocking noise from front suspension advise further inspection.

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
Full Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability report

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FA08 NAE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA08 NAE, 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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FA08 NAE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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