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PX08 RYA

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,129 mi
Last recorded149,129 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 RYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 149,129 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 149,053 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 146,617 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,148 miles

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 2 Oct 2023 144,142 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 13 Oct 2022 141,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2021 138,402 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs worn and slightly pitted

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,664 miles

both side steps heavily corroded

rear brake discs pitted

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,928 miles

various parts and places have slight surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2019 125,928 miles

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

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

various parts and places have slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,155 miles

fuel tank carrier heavily corroded

o/s/r brake discs appears to be over heating

slight corrosion to various parts of chassi

Fail 25 Sep 2018 119,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank carrier heavily corroded

o/s/r brake discs appears to be over heating

slight corrosion to various parts of chassi

Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

eml stays on

Fail 15 Nov 2016 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

eml stays on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,209 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,530 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,700 miles

Nearside centre bush worn on front anti-roll bar

Nearside wiperblade worn

Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,534 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,436 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,763 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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PX08 RYA is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PX08 RYA, 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 PX08 RYA registered?

PX08 RYA is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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