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LT08 VAO

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,683 mi
Last recorded171,683 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 171,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S has slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 170,104 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 162,337 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 151,225 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 145,972 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner&outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 145,886 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 145,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 135,470 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,676 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,760 miles

n/s step trim broken and adift

n/s/f rim been welded

o/s/f and n/s/f low arm rear bushs slight play

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre small cuts

n/s/f tyre sidewall deep cuts been glued in past

Fail 8 Jul 2015 168,093 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

n/s step trim broken and adift

n/s/f rim been welded

n/s/f tyre side wall deep cuts

n/s/r tyre side wall cuts

o/s/f and n/s/f low arm rear bushs slight play

o/s/r air bag small hole

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,704 miles

eml on dash

o/s n/s front tyres inner and outer edge slightly worn

Fail 2 Jul 2014 85,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on dash

o/s n/s front tyres inner and outer edge slightly worn

Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,604 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

Fail 15 Mar 2012 46,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,933 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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LT08 VAO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT08 VAO, 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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LT08 VAO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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