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FN08 LJX

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,932 mi
Last recorded136,932 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 LJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 134,512 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension warning light on

Fail 28 Apr 2021 134,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2020 128,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,512 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

both side steps very rusty

rear brake backing plates rusty

rear tyres perishing wearing on inner edge

under sill surface rust

Fail 30 Mar 2019 118,512 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking on test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

both side steps very rusty

rear brake backing plates rusty

rear tyres perishing wearing on inner edge

under sill surface rust

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,414 miles

under sills rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,964 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 107,905 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak from gearbox

under tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 92,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroding

slight wear in nearside steering rack inner tie rod

Fail 19 Apr 2014 71,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroding

slight wear in nearside steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,490 miles

cut/nick on outer sidewall/kerbing band area of nearside front tyre

front brake pad/s getting low/wearing(advise inspection)

some corrosion on rear brake discs

some dampness around top radiator hose area

some wear on outer shoulder areas of tyres

surface corrosion on exhaust

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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FN08 LJX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc 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 FN08 LJX, 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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FN08 LJX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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