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TAZ 8118

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,298 mi
Last recorded130,298 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8118
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 130,298 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 128,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,059 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 118,921 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 84,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,832 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 64,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,779 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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TAZ 8118 is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TAZ 8118, 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 TAZ 8118 registered?

TAZ 8118 is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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