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WU58 NLX

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 NLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 112,341 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 112,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 112,273 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2025 112,261 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking both rack boots leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin/bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2023 112,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack boots both sides .rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive expansion tank empty of coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum well below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive suspension pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 105,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up( left hand drive lamp) (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive suspension pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 88,571 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,082 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,082 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned kick up wrong way (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned kick up wrong way (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,688 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2016 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,165 miles

chip in windscreen under 40mm

rear active suspension unit damp

slight corrosion on o/s front/rear brake pipe

slight play on o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 23 Aug 2011 32,165 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

chip in windscreen under 40mm

rear active suspension unit damp

slight corrosion on o/s front/rear brake pipe

slight play on o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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WU58 NLX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU58 NLX, 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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WU58 NLX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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