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L700 LMT

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,648 mi
Last recorded144,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 LMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 144,648 miles

suspension fault on dash

water in fuel warning on dash

Fail 23 Jul 2025 144,645 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud may be broken too (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension fault on dash

water in fuel warning on dash

Pass 14 May 2024 140,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet struts faulty, does not support weight of bonnet

suspension warning on dashboard

Fail 9 May 2024 140,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet struts faulty, does not support weight of bonnet

suspension warning on dashboard

Pass 9 May 2023 134,220 miles

suspension fault on dashboard

Fail 9 May 2023 134,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

suspension fault on dashboard

Pass 12 May 2022 127,209 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 127,207 miles

Windscreen washer not working not water (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 120,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 120,271 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,552 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,741 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,166 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 87,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,837 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,443 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,440 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,595 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,153 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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L700 LMT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L700 LMT, 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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L700 LMT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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