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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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ExpiredMileage
134,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake backing plate is corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
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
Engine bay covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
Vehicle under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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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