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LY08 KME

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,350 mi
Last recorded156,350 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 KME
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 156,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 153,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 151,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 148,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 148,141 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working +Postion Bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 143,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 137,213 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2020 134,562 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 134,445 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 117,347 miles

Offside door mirror glass damaged.

Fail 9 May 2019 117,347 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 24 May 2018 100,628 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 100,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,340 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges slightly.

rear a/r/b pump damp.

Fail 24 May 2017 81,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges slightly.

rear a/r/b pump damp.

Pass 25 May 2016 64,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 44,464 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,461 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,832 miles

All 4 tyre treads wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,685 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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LY08 KME is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LY08 KME, 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 LY08 KME registered?

LY08 KME is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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