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SW08 LCA

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,684 mi
Last recorded151,684 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 151,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 143,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 139,631 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 139,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,235 miles

sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 129,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 123,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 112,986 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 94,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 75,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper slightly smeary

offside front wiper slightly split/smeary

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,609 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,077 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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SW08 LCA is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SW08 LCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW08 LCA registered?

SW08 LCA is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is SW08 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 LCA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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