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FV08 FMO

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

slight misting of fluid around rear anti-roll bar pump

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2022 129,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontward and rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected suspension air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontward and rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

slight misting of oil around rear anti-roll bar pump

suspension fault message on dash normal height only

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2022 129,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank tray heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 119,185 miles

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))

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge / side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,465 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,700 miles

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 4 Jul 2017 99,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 20 May 2016 87,780 miles

brake warning light on

front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre worn low

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 23 May 2015 78,759 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise from front suspension no fault found at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,390 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 54,363 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,454 miles

rear brake pads worn low recomend replacment

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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FV08 FMO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV08 FMO, 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 FV08 FMO registered?

FV08 FMO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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