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KU08 RXO

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,027 mi
Last recorded165,027 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 RXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 165,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 165,026 miles

Suspension system inoperative showing fault on dash (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure holder corroded through (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 156,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 151,551 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2023 151,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2022 143,280 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres quite badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 143,279 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres quite badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 135,390 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 135,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 129,992 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,031 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 111,676 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,955 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,598 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 93,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,578 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,630 miles

Both front to rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,996 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,213 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,693 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 RXO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc 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 KU08 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

KU08 RXO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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