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ST08 BPU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 BPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 128,014 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,384 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 126,384 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,271 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 120,271 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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 3 Sep 2020 102,215 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 95,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,158 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Aimed High (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cut

Fail 15 May 2017 88,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE PLAY

SUSPENSION LIGHT ON

Pass 21 May 2016 83,592 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 78,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 78,040 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 72,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,574 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 67,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wheels have slight play

N/S/R Wheel has slight play

Oil leak at front

Pass 22 May 2012 57,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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ST08 BPU 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 ST08 BPU, 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 ST08 BPU registered?

ST08 BPU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for ST08 BPU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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