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YC08 HXZ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,122 mi
Last recorded105,122 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 HXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 105,122 miles

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [both sides] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody and all suspension parts

Pass 23 Sep 2024 104,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,294 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 101,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,250 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 98,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,642 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 95,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,090 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 90,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,970 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,716 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,221 miles

off/side front tyre worn around inner edges of treads

Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

off/side front tyre worn around inner edges of treads

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,401 miles

o/s hand brake guide worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s hydro bush weak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,234 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,592 miles

n/s/r tyre has chunk out of sidewall.

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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YC08 HXZ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC08 HXZ, 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 YC08 HXZ registered?

YC08 HXZ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 HXZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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