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VK08 FXX

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,130 mi
Last recorded148,130 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 148,130 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 145,120 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 140,348 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 133,800 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 133,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 124,240 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Inside Wheel Arch ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 124,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat Belt Stalk Jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40 ZR20 106Y XL Nexen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 ZR20 106Y XL Nexen (Bald on both edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Inside Wheel Arch ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,493 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 103,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,270 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 98,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,065 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2016 89,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2015 77,790 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 77,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,295 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,688 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,576 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 34,576 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,635 miles

unable to check certain areas due to undertray and engine covers fitted

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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VK08 FXX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK08 FXX, 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 VK08 FXX registered?

VK08 FXX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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