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LJ57 PXU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,010 mi
Last recorded167,010 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 PXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 167,010 miles

Underbody Corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2025 165,495 miles

FULL UNDERBODY CORRODED

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 162,537 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 158,668 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 154,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 154,823 miles

Front Front fog lamp not working Both Sides (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,326 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 149,100 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 137,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 137,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 127,798 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,364 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 119,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking rim deformed slightly.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 109,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking rim deformed slightly.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing seriously heavy on inner edge - offside worn worse

Fail 10 Jul 2014 94,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing seriously heavy on inner edge - offside worn worse

Fail 4 Mar 2013 75,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 62,647 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 62,647 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,422 miles

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 11 Jan 2011 44,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

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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LJ57 PXU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ57 PXU, 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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LJ57 PXU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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