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VX57 TLN

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,298 mi
Last recorded154,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 TLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 154,298 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills and foot rest (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 150,123 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot stand slight corroded both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 150,123 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot stand slight corroded both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 149,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 138,312 miles

Fuel tank cradle

brake pad warning lamp illuminated pads all good !

Fail 6 Dec 2021 138,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 128,127 miles

Rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 29 Dec 2020 128,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 28 Dec 2019 121,253 miles

offside front & offside rear tyres have cuts in tread but not showing cords

Pass 24 Dec 2018 113,029 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2017 104,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,361 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,536 miles

Front both lower wishbone arm back bushes slight play

Pass 13 May 2015 74,992 miles

All 4 tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,189 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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VX57 TLN is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX57 TLN, 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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VX57 TLN is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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