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MV08 BHW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,996 mi
Last recorded151,996 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 BHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,996 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side steps corroded both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2024 151,906 miles

General surface corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2024 151,906 miles

General surface corrosion under the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 148,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 147,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both side steps corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 145,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 138,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 129,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 89,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 81,442 miles

ENGINE RUNNING TO CLEAN TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 74,533 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,395 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,034 miles

evidence of oil leak on engine undertray

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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MV08 BHW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MV08 BHW, 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 MV08 BHW registered?

MV08 BHW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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