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WJ08 DYV

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,782 mi
Last recorded126,782 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 126,782 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 126,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 120,311 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both lower wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 120,311 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both lower wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 116,228 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 108,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,794 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 95,792 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,498 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 89,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,635 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,005 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 52,005 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front bonnet lock insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,602 miles

both side door steps (runners) badly corroded

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both side door steps (runners) badly corroded

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,020 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 61,020 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,487 miles

cut on inner sidewall of near side rear tyre[not exposing cord]

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,542 miles

advise all 4 tyres on legal limit

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
Full Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability report

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WJ08 DYV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WJ08 DYV, 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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WJ08 DYV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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