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VK08 TJO

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,630 mi
Last recorded136,630 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 TJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 136,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 135,368 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 133,529 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,091 miles

under trays fitted-x2 front upper ball joints slightly worn-x2 front lower both ball joint boots slightly split-both rear inner sills corroded/partly covered with covers unable to inspect fully-x2 front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2023 131,091 miles

under trays fitted-x2 front upper ball joints slightly worn-x2 front lower both ball joint boots slightly split-both rear inner sills corroded/partly covered with covers unable to inspect fully-x2 front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 130,110 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2021 130,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and rear over back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion on underbody sills and suspension components

Pass 20 Dec 2019 126,422 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 119,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside side step rusty

rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,531 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 111,529 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 70,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 70,596 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 62,546 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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VK08 TJO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK08 TJO, 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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VK08 TJO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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