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FX08 HVT

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,733 mi
Last recorded133,733 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 HVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 133,733 miles

Front propshaft bush deteriorated

Offside Front ferrules corroded x 2

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,479 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,948 miles

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

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)

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

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

grease on brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,266 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,067 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 45,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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FX08 HVT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX08 HVT, 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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FX08 HVT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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