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MY08 HSE

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

132,914 mi
Last recorded132,914 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 132,914 miles

Air suspension reservoir tank rusted

Bonnet support struts weak only just support bonnet

Fuel tank protector rusted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate rusted though

Parking aid fault

Rear Pad sensor wires disconnected and shorted together

Rear Wiper rubber split

Pass 19 May 2025 127,801 miles

Air suspension reservoir rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate rusted though

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe above rear axle corroded (from front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Propshaft centre bearing support rubber split

Fail 16 May 2025 127,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall has tears/splits for the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air suspension reservoir rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate rusted though

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe above rear axle corroded (from front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Propshaft centre bearing support rubber split

Pass 28 May 2024 122,580 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 117,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 110,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 104,844 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 81,937 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,610 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,690 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,588 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,298 miles

slight play front antiroll bar bushs

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,988 miles

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

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

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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MY08 HSE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MY08 HSE, 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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MY08 HSE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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