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YX08 WHJ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,583 mi
Last recorded135,583 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 WHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 135,583 miles

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

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

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

both sides inner sills showing corrosion

general underside corrosion

sill covers and steps fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 128,227 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,416 miles

covers underneath

Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,761 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2019 104,393 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 104,393 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,686 miles

Front slight cracking tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,069 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 85,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,379 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,005 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 63,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,368 miles

baffle on spare wheel bracket broken

Fail 23 Feb 2012 51,285 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

baffle on spare wheel bracket broken

pipes from both rear flexys may have corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 39,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YX08 WHJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX08 WHJ, 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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YX08 WHJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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