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HV08 XMS

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,161 mi
Last recorded112,161 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 112,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 94,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 90,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,235 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 75,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,452 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 65,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,697 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,212 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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HV08 XMS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV08 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 HV08 XMS registered?

HV08 XMS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is HV08 XMS safe to buy?

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