2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6L Diesel · RX08 AJY
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (3.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 172,125 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX08 AJY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 172,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX08 AJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (RX08 AJY) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RX08 AJY Mileage History
- 09/11/2021168,476 mi
- 11/10/2022169,901 mi+1,425 mi
- 07/11/2023172,058 mi+2,157 mi
- 24/05/2025172,125 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 1,032 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Sport Mk1 (L320)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
Approach this 2008 Range Rover Sport with caution and a realistic budget for suspension and corrosion work. Its recent clean MOT is reassuring, but a 2023 failure and a long history of wear-related advisories suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
Before buying, insist on a full service history and confirm the track rod end and parking brake flagged in the 2023 failure (at 172,058 miles) were properly repaired, as the 2025 pass alone does not detail what work was carried out. Given the 2021 and 2022 advisories for worn front lower arm bushes and corroded rear suspension arms, budget for further suspension refreshment even though the latest test is clean. Negotiate based on the vehicle's high mileage and the documented corrosion on underside structures noted at 165,912 miles in 2020 and rear arches in 2021, as these are long-term weaknesses on this model.
The 3,628cc diesel engine will return modest fuel economy for a large SUV, and road tax for a 2008 vehicle of this size and emissions will be in a higher band than modern equivalents. Insurance group for a Range Rover Sport of this era is typically elevated due to value, repair costs, and theft rates, so obtain a quote before purchase. Typical annual maintenance on a high-mileage example with prior suspension and corrosion issues should be planned at a premium, and we estimate total annual running costs in the region of £2,200-£2,800 including fuel, tax, insurance, and routine upkeep.
Inspect the steering track rod ends and parking brake mechanism closely, as the November 2023 MOT at 172,058 miles failed on offside track rod end excessive play and below-requirement parking brake efficiency. Check the underside and rear integral body structures for corrosion, which was advised at 165,912 miles (2020) and on both rear sides at 168,476 miles (2021), and verify the rear suspension arms are not weakened. Look for evidence of the oil leak noted in 2021 and 2020 (not excessive but present), and confirm the front lower arm bushes flagged in 2022 have been attended to.
This silver 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (RX08AJY) shows 172,125 miles on its most recent May 2025 MOT, which passed with no defects recorded. However, the history includes a November 2023 failure for track rod end play and poor parking brake efficiency, plus repeated corrosion and oil leak advisories from 2020 to 2022. As a 3.6-litre diesel with high mileage for an 18-year-old SUV, it offers presence but carries typical ageing Land Rover running costs.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, so assessment is limited to this vehicle's individual history.
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- Dynamic Response LeaksModerate
The active anti-roll bars leak fluid from the actuators, which is an expensive fix.
- TDV6/SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Catastrophic crankshaft or bearing failure on the 2.7 and 3.0 diesel engines, often occurring without warning and requiring a complete engine replacement.
- Air Suspension and EPB FailuresModerate
Air suspension bags leak and compressors fail. The electronic parking brake actuator seizes causing screeching or rear wheels locking on.
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