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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,321 mi
Last recorded121,321 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 121,321 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated joint cover insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 114,399 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 107,170 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 107,167 miles

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

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,838 miles

Central Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 99,829 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front- rear supply pipes marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,521 miles

Active roll bar/ suspension fluid level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 90,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Active roll bar/ suspension fluid level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 76,937 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 76,925 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,593 miles

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

has a slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,337 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,995 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,752 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,044 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,502 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 33,553 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 VHV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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