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RK08 LHL

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,633 mi
Last recorded188,633 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 188,633 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated noisey in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 176,537 miles

2 x side steps frames corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 172,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 172,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked to cords inside edge 275/40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 168,162 miles

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

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

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

steering some play at steering wheel

Fail 19 Apr 2022 168,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

steering some play at steering wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2021 163,407 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 156,746 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 156,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 142,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 135,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 128,374 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 128,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 120,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 120,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 71,869 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 71,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,607 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,521 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edge

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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RK08 LHL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RK08 LHL, 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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RK08 LHL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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