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SA08 VDX

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,437 mi
Last recorded144,437 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 144,437 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/side steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/side steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 137,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

side steps corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2024 129,082 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc stone guard corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2022 121,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 117,827 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 114,838 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 114,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 104,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,580 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,755 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 18 May 2012 50,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,749 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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SA08 VDX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SA08 VDX, 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 SA08 VDX registered?

SA08 VDX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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