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KJ08 RDJ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Red Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,737 mi
Last recorded100,737 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 RDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

various items corrded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 99,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Active ride control hydraulic pipes are corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 97,582 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Active ride control hydraulic pipes are corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pads not fitted in accordance to direction indicator

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 91,769 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 91,769 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,754 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,546 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 82,546 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,551 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,835 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged - nearside

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,292 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,473 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,475 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,659 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 52,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,355 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,852 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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KJ08 RDJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Red with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KJ08 RDJ, 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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KJ08 RDJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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