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YL08 JAU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,040 mi
Last recorded152,040 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 152,040 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,644 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 145,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 138,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 132,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 126,722 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 126,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 120,683 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 116,150 miles

emissions to clean for print out

Pass 1 Dec 2018 111,450 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 106,746 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 103,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,788 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,500 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 83,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,154 miles

osf nsr tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not showing cords

Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

osf nsr tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not showing cords

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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YL08 JAU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc 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 YL08 JAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 JAU registered?

YL08 JAU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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