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LM08 WLU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,307 mi
Last recorded117,307 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 WLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 117,307 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 109,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,400 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 95,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,191 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall) (275/40-20

Fail 12 Mar 2018 67,999 miles

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 Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall) (275/40-20

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,423 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight lump on side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,232 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 50,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,667 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,935 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,065 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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LM08 WLU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM08 WLU, 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 LM08 WLU registered?

LM08 WLU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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