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FD08 VJZ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,389 mi
Last recorded188,389 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 188,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 188,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 178,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 159,960 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 141,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,189 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 121,182 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,920 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 100,920 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,970 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 82,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,981 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 67,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 52,914 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 52,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 37,330 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 37,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are low

brake warning light on

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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FD08 VJZ 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 58.8%.

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 FD08 VJZ, 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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FD08 VJZ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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