2008 Land Rover Range Rover · 10,631 MOT tests
2008 Land Rover Range Rover reliability
2008 Land Rover Range Rovers fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 Range Rover years (10,631 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rovers: 19.4%)
- 27.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rovers: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 129,923
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,631
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11%
- Brakes10%
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Tyres4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Steering1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.14%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.06%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.99%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.83%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.28%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.6%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.27%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.65%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.64%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Range Rover year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
2008 Land Rover Range Rovers fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 Range Rover years (10,631 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.14% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.06% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Land Rover Range Rover shows 129,923 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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