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LY08 UKU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,529 mi
Last recorded170,529 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 UKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 170,529 miles

ACE Unit at rear of vehicle has dampness round casing.

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE pipes are heavily corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 166,397 miles

ACE Unit at rear of vehicle has dampness round casing.

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE pipes are heavily corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 161,739 miles

ACE Unit at rear of vehicle has dampness round casing.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and Offside rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE pipes are heavily corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 161,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ACE Unit at rear of vehicle has dampness round casing.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and Offside rear ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE pipes are heavily corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,778 miles

ACE Unit at rear of vehicle has dampness round casing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE pipes are heavily corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides the braking faces are also heavily corroded. *Advise Replacement* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 152,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE pipes heavily corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs are also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 152,699 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Suspension/ace light on during test. (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Also hazard lights flashing during test unable to turn off. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE pipes heavily corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs are also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 149,765 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 145,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 136,661 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 136,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 125,181 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 105,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,918 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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 UKU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKU, 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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LY08 UKU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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