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WJ08 DXT

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,329 mi
Last recorded173,329 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 173,329 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under vechicle surface corrsion and side steps corroding

Pass 21 May 2025 166,110 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion and side steps corroding

Fail 10 May 2025 166,097 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split down to cords around whole of tyre circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split around whole circumference of tyre split down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion and side steps corroding

Pass 1 May 2024 162,675 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 158,763 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 158,760 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 153,654 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,151 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 131,901 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,922 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 106,719 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 96,695 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 96,695 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 83,080 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,750 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Fail 24 Feb 2012 49,750 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,999 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 32,999 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WJ08 DXT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ08 DXT, 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 WJ08 DXT registered?

WJ08 DXT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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