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SY08 TWJ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,311 mi
Last recorded134,311 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 TWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 134,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 130,197 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s sill backings becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2023 124,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s and o/s sill backings becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 116,799 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 111,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s front and all rear ferrule's corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s and n/s front disc's worn

small chips in top of windscreen but not in drivers view

Fail 12 Apr 2021 111,600 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear low on edges and cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s front and all rear ferrule's corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s and n/s front disc's worn

small chips in top of windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 29 Apr 2020 104,376 miles

Front Both front track control arm securing/track adjust bolts not quite in locating lugs.

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 104,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Both front track control arm securing/track adjust bolts not quite in locating lugs.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,928 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 97,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake backing plate is corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 91,873 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded over suspension arm (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded over suspension arm (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported both rear, not clipped correctly, incorrectly routed, rubbing on diff (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear back plate corrosion

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,700 miles

Engine bay covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Vehicle under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 81,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,837 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,540 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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SY08 TWJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY08 TWJ, 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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SY08 TWJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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