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KU08 WSV

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,840 mi
Last recorded135,840 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 135,840 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,665 miles

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

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear sill corroded and weak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank shields corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 123,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 123,421 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,973 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE PLAY

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

FRONT ACTIVE ROLL BAR SLIGHT LEAK

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

REAR ACTIVE ROLLBAR SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,422 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 112,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,206 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 101,142 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 89,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 81,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 66,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre wall cut no cords exposed

off side front tyre wall cut no cords exposed

Pass 1 May 2013 66,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre wall cut no cords exposed

off side front tyre wall cut no cords exposed

Fail 1 May 2013 66,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre wall cut no cords exposed

off side front tyre wall cut no cords exposed

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,182 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 WSV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KU08 WSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 WSV registered?

KU08 WSV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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