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NU08 VFJ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,826 mi
Last recorded153,826 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 153,826 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 153,607 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs ok light lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2025 143,588 miles

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake backing plate

slight wear to both front wishbone back bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,006 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,662 miles

slight wear to n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension leak

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension damp

Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

Rear suspension damp with oil

Fail 12 Dec 2019 108,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

Rear suspension damp with oil

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Rear suspension damp with oil

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipes greased

slight leak on rear suspension

Pass 16 Dec 2016 90,297 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 90,297 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn sticks on

Nearside Rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,886 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 65,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,600 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,934 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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NU08 VFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NU08 VFJ, 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 NU08 VFJ registered?

NU08 VFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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