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FD08 XMS

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,727 mi
Last recorded163,727 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 XMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 163,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 158,272 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 152,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 152,246 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 151,199 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 146,249 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,037 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 110,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,269 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 104,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,826 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,063 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,835 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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FD08 XMS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD08 XMS, 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 FD08 XMS registered?

FD08 XMS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is FD08 XMS safe to buy?

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