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SM08 RHJ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,886 mi
Last recorded149,886 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 RHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 149,886 miles

Underside chassis and suspension heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 149,886 miles

Underside chassis and suspension heavily corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 149,041 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 130,208 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 130,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 115,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 115,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2021 102,994 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 102,966 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trailer electrics missing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,221 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,221 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,929 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2016 71,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,401 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 60,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,876 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,121 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 30,121 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SM08 RHJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM08 RHJ, 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 SM08 RHJ registered?

SM08 RHJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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