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KU08 RXG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,894 mi
Last recorded154,894 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 RXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 154,894 miles

All 4 rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 154,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

All 4 rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 149,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 140,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 124,942 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 118,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

head lamp washers not working

Fail 11 Jan 2021 118,519 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension unit leaking ace motor leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

head light washers not working

Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,286 miles

Offside Front A.C.E hose/ pipe damp

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear anti roll bar A.C.E unit damp

Fail 6 Jan 2020 110,286 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

A.C.E fluid low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front A.C.E hose/ pipe damp

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear anti roll bar A.C.E unit damp

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,060 miles

rear ACE damp

Fail 8 Jan 2019 100,058 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre underinflated

noise from offside rear brakes when wheels turned

rear ACE damp

Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,703 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,386 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r brake disc is scored

Fail 7 Sep 2016 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/35/22 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r brake disc is scored

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,958 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,796 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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KU08 RXG 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 KU08 RXG, 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 KU08 RXG registered?

KU08 RXG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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