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LT57 VFW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,270 mi
Last recorded125,270 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 VFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 125,270 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 125,268 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 125,267 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension system inoperative air suspension compressor unable to raise/lower as intended. (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) worn UJ (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,658 miles

Lower general corrosion on chassisand suspension parts

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

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

Offside Front x 2 steering pipes corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted below vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,125 miles

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

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

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 119,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,942 miles

Offside Front power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,021 miles

Offside Front hydraulic pipes under wheel arch are corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hydraulic pipes under wheel arch are corroded

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

fuel tank guard is corroded and holed

side steps are badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,963 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,616 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,611 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 56,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre looks underinflated

offside front tyre worn on outside edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 50,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre looks underinflated

offside front tyre worn on outside edges

Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,617 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,006 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 38,006 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake discs worn

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,148 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs have slight wear

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 32,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs have slight wear

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

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

Slight damage to the nearside front tyre outer wall

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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LT57 VFW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LT57 VFW, 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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LT57 VFW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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