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N78 AJB

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,321 mi
Last recorded125,321 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 AJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 125,321 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 125,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 120,630 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 120,520 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 114,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 109,015 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,203 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 67,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 66,261 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,394 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,314 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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N78 AJB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N78 AJB, 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

How do I check the history of N78 AJB?

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What year was N78 AJB registered?

N78 AJB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is N78 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N78 AJB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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