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V8 OVM

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests38 (33 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.8%

Mileage

145,488 mi
Last recorded145,488 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 OVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

33 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 145,488 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2026 98,660 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 140,158 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 140,156 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,697 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 136,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 130,640 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 126,375 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2022 83,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 121,579 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (slight )

Tyre slightly damaged spare tyre age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 121,540 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (slight )

Tyre slightly damaged spare tyre age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 115,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 74,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 108,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,440 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,614 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 99,038 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 99,038 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,354 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has major wall damage

Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,510 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear and rear inner pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,377 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,159 miles

nearside rear tyre worn edges and cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,803 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2013 40,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,472 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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V8 OVM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.8%.

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 V8 OVM, 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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V8 OVM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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