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LC08 SDY

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,962 mi
Last recorded140,962 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 SDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 140,962 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear WIPER TORN

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 16 Oct 2023 138,111 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 275/40/20 108w (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 138,109 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 275/40/20 108w (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 130,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding & pitting on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding & pitting on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,732 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 118,165 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 118,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link attachment loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 118,131 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR 2 PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,709 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear ACE bar has slight leak

ace pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 113,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear ACE bar has slight leak

ace pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,747 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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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LC08 SDY is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LC08 SDY, 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 LC08 SDY registered?

LC08 SDY is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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