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PL08 WXW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,821 mi
Last recorded128,821 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 WXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 128,821 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 118,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,685 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

uneven tread wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre sidewall has damage but no inner cord visible

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,322 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inside edge but tread 3mm at measurable points

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

suspension fault light on dash indicating a system fault

Fail 11 Mar 2016 71,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wearing on inside edge but tread 3mm at measurable points

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

suspension fault light on dash indicating a system fault

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,398 miles

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

horn button sticking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,881 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,255 miles

Cut in sidewall on nearside front tyre.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,373 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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PL08 WXW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PL08 WXW, 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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PL08 WXW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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