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MW08 AVV

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 AVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 141,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 135,212 miles

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

general underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 127,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing and pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2024 127,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing and pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 122,190 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge rubbing off

fuel tank under shield corroded

suspension components corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2023 122,190 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due suspension not safe at o/s/r top arm disconnected (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached corroded threw detached inner bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge rubbing off

fuel tank under shield corroded

suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2022 116,729 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 116,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge bold and scrubbing

Pass 24 Jun 2021 104,725 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

propshaft centre bearing rubber badly split

Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,423 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,073 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,255 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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MW08 AVV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW08 AVV, 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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MW08 AVV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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