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LR08 XFX

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,888 mi
Last recorded99,888 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 XFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,440 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 91,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,276 miles

Front bonnet stays weak

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,018 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Fail 15 Sep 2021 86,018 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Bonnet struts weak

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Bonnet struts weak

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Uneven front tyre wear

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,038 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 76,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam sidelight bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play propshaft support rubber splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,337 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,969 miles

Play in both front lower wise bone arms

osf tyre worn low

Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Play in both front lower wise bone arms

osf tyre worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,082 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bones bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,373 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 56,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 15 Aug 2012 41,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,639 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LR08 XFX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LR08 XFX, 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 LR08 XFX registered?

LR08 XFX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LR08 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 XFX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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