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MW08 BWM

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 BWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 118,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ace bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 108,000 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,260 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,336 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,942 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front steering boot covered in oil

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

slight oil leak from rear hydraulic pump

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,029 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,690 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

unable to check osr seatbelt due to child seat fitted

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 BWM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BWM, 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 MW08 BWM registered?

MW08 BWM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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