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MV08 ESF

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,410 mi
Last recorded149,410 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 ESF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2023 149,410 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front ands back (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 147,183 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,706 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,136 miles

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

corrosion on all chassis rails

heavy corrosion on both floors to sills

heavy corrosion on fuel tank gaurd

heavy corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r suspension arms

heavy general underside corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,307 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,934 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 96,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,025 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 87,019 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Engine management lamp staying on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,193 miles

Centre Prop shaft mounting rubber badly split

Nearside Front Damage to outer side wall of tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2016 78,193 miles

Centre Prop shaft mounting rubber badly split

Nearside Front Damage to outer side wall of tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,586 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2013 55,088 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,869 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,703 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 37,202 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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
Full Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability report

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MV08 ESF is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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