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SL08 SML

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,365 mi
Last recorded89,365 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SML
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,365 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 87,396 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 81,802 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 76,860 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,515 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 68,515 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,885 miles

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the engine covers fitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 62,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside NOT ADJUSTED (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the engine covers fitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,271 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,126 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,201 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 38,201 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 38,018 miles

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyer outter sidewall damage

offside rear tyer outter sidewall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,386 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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SL08 SML is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL08 SML, 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 SL08 SML registered?

SL08 SML is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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