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LT08 FYB

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,752 mi
Last recorded161,752 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 FYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 161,752 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 158,002 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 156,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,590 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight seepage (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 151,590 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight seepage (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 140,751 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside outer (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear upper suspension unit leaking

spare wheel inner wheel rim cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2018 124,662 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 124,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 160,261 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 111,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm steel (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm steel (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 98,337 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,552 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,428 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 49,900 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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LT08 FYB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT08 FYB, 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 LT08 FYB registered?

LT08 FYB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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