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HJ08 WOB

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,912 mi
Last recorded171,912 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 WOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 171,912 miles

general corrosion to chassis.

Fail 14 Jul 2026 171,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis.

Pass 16 Jul 2025 161,849 miles

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

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

Offside Chip/crack zone A windscreen

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general chassis and suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 161,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51m-1 achieved 0.84m-1 after 6 accelerations (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Chip/crack zone A windscreen

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general chassis and suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 153,799 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 138,186 miles

Front ace anti roll bar has an oil oil

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill under covers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill under covers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear ace anti roll bar has an oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2023 138,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front ace anti roll bar has an oil oil

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill under covers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill under covers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear ace anti roll bar has an oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2022 132,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 122,362 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 122,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,344 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 91,842 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 91,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 79,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,606 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,249 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 45,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 33,986 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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HJ08 WOB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ08 WOB, 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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HJ08 WOB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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