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LT08 XWW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,751 mi
Last recorded178,751 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 XWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 178,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 171,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 168,321 miles

front suspension struts starting to rust

offside front tyre- outer sidewall small cut/ damaged

rear metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear suspension top arms bushes slight movement

steering rack area slightly damp

Pass 16 Aug 2022 165,495 miles

front suspension struts starting to rust

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

offside front tyre- outer sidewall cut/ damaged

rear metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension top arms bushes slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2021 162,066 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall small cut

rear metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear seats and rear seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2020 157,949 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads worn low

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2019 152,218 miles

rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2018 140,528 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both rear metal brake pipes and rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,705 miles

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes slight movement

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes/ rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear seats and seatbelts removed at the time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2017 129,691 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes slight movement

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes/ rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear seats and seatbelts removed at the time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2016 121,862 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and inner edges worn low

check front inner brake pads

nearside front inner driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,163 miles

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes slight movement

rear tyre treads inner edges wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,488 miles

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

SLIGHT LIFT IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Fail 9 Apr 2014 105,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT LIFT IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,120 miles

offside screen cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,087 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,177 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 XWW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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