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MV08 ECT

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,106 mi
Last recorded84,106 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 ECT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 84,106 miles

Vehicle generally rusty underneath

Fail 13 Jul 2026 84,085 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Vehicle generally rusty underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,986 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 78,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 53,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,626 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,022 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,069 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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MV08 ECT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ECT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV08 ECT registered?

MV08 ECT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MV08 ECT safe to buy?

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