2008 Land Rover Range Rover 3.6L Diesel · MV08 JCJ
2008 Land Rover Range Rover (3.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 177,859 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV08 JCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 177,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV08 JCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (MV08 JCJ) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
MV08 JCJ Mileage History
- 21/03/2025171,852 mi
- 14/04/2025171,920 mi+68 mi
- 17/04/2025171,942 mi+22 mi
- 17/03/2026177,837 mi+5,895 mi
- 23/03/2026177,859 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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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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- Instrument Cluster FailureModerate
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