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RN08 DAD

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN08 DAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 106,925 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, need replacing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar controller has slight weep

anti roll bar pipes corroded

fuel tank carrier badly corroded

side steps badly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 106,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, need replacing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar controller has slight weep

anti roll bar pipes corroded

fuel tank carrier badly corroded

side steps badly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 104,129 miles

Both Side steps corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear pipes between hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear active anti-roll bar leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear upper arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front pipes for active anti-roll bar heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear active anti roll bar unit leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,341 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear pipes between hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear active anti-roll bar reservoir leaking

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear, upper arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,409 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top wishbone /front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet lift struts inoperative

Fail 25 Nov 2020 97,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge [275/40zr20 106y xl ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge [needs changing] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top wishbone /front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet lift struts inoperative

Pass 25 May 2019 91,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet lift struts inoperative

Pass 18 May 2018 88,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,343 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front & rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,341 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,486 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,931 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,931 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

deep cut not to cords and not 25mm long - offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,728 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,728 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen

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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RN08 DAD is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RN08 DAD, 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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RN08 DAD is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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