2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · Y8 AAJ

A pattern of drivetrain sealing and drive shaft wear defines the roadworthiness profile of this 2008 Range Rover Sport, with the most recent test on 2026-02-25 passing but flagging two minor defects and three advisories that together illustrate the vehicle's age-related deterioration. Both nearside and offside front inner drive shaft CV boots were recorded as severely deteriorated at this test, an identical repeat of the same minor defects logged at the 2024-02-23 pass, indicating the boots have been deteriorating across at least two test cycles without remedial rectification. Oil leak advisories have also accumulated steadily: the rear differential oil leak noted centrally on the 2026 test follows a pattern that includes a small oil leak from the offside rear drive shaft seal flagged at the 2025-02-25 test and a generic rear oil leak recorded at the 2020-02-25 pass. This chronology of sealing-related advisories, combined with the failed presentation at the 2025-02-25 test for non-functioning nearside and offside front outer position lamps, paints a record that is functional but shows consistent component-level wear rather than a clean bill of health. Mileage accumulation of 166,962 recorded miles over roughly eighteen years equates to an annual rate of around 9,276 miles per year, a figure close to typical for a vehicle of this vintage and one that suggests regular rather than sporadic use. The MOT history shows continuous annual testing from 2020 through 2026 with no recorded gaps, supporting the impression of steady operational use rather than extended periods off the road. The mileage progression across tests is not explicitly detailed in the supplied data, but the unbroken testing sequence and broadly consistent advisory pattern imply the odometer has been climbing at a steady pace. For a 2008 Range Rover Sport approaching two decades of service and approaching 170,000 miles, this usage profile is consistent with a working vehicle that has accumulated wear on consumables and drivetrain seals at the rate one would expect for its age and class. Prospective buyers should focus their pre-purchase inspection on the drivetrain sealing issues and suspension components most associated with high-mileage examples of this model. The repeated CV boot deterioration on both front inner drive shaft joints warrants a physical inspection underneath the vehicle for split, perished, or grease-smeared boots, as well as a road test to detect any clicking or knocking from the front drivetrain during full-lock slow-speed manoeuvres, which would indicate compromised CV joints awaiting failure. The rear differential oil leak and offside rear drive shaft seal leak should be inspected by checking the underside of the rear differential housing and the area around the rear driveshaft for active weeping, and the mechanic should also examine the front and rear subframes, suspension arms, and air suspension struts for corrosion and leaks, listening on the test drive for any clonks over uneven surfaces or sagging of the vehicle's stance after it has been parked overnight. Brake feel should be assessed for binding calipers or a spongy pedal, and the front tyres, which have been flagged as worn close to the legal limit on three separate occasions across 2020, 2021, and 2024, should be checked for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear that might point to worn suspension bushes or tracking misalignment. The 2025-02-25 failure for non-functioning front outer position lamps is a simple electrical item and should not weigh heavily in any overall assessment, though it does suggest that minor exterior electrical items may have been left unattended. The chronic front tyre wear advisories, recorded at the 2020, 2021, and 2024 tests, indicate a recurring pattern of front-end tyre consumption that warrants a close look at the condition of the front suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and wheel bearings, as these components are known wear items on the Range Rover Sport at this mileage and can lead to premature destruction of tyres if not within tolerance. Any signs of fluid leaks, drivetrain knocking, suspension sag, or uneven tyre wear should be factored into valuation, as remedial work on the air suspension, driveshaft seals, CV joints, and differential is likely to form part of the near-term maintenance requirements for this vehicle.