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LB08 UPW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,713 mi
Last recorded149,713 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 UPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 149,713 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath covered in corrosion

Pass 28 May 2025 148,893 miles

Underneath covered in heavy corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2024 147,845 miles

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 147,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded

Fail 22 May 2024 147,824 miles

Central Rear Suspension unit leaking ace unit and pipes leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lightly misted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 145,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 144,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 138,866 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 19 May 2020 121,359 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2019 113,479 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and sill areas

Pass 11 Aug 2018 107,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 275/45 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 275/45 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,192 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,827 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 82,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,951 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pads over 3/4 worn

both front tyres started to wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,901 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 63,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,994 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 53,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,592 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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LB08 UPW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 2,720cc 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 LB08 UPW, 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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LB08 UPW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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