Land Rover Range Rover Sp Hse Tdv8 A (2008)
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sp Hse Tdv8 A
CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sp Hse Tdv8 A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Range Rover SP HSE TDV8 diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 31.9%, less than half the UK average of 80%, making it a genuinely problematic buy for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are not a factor (0%), but the average of 0.69 failures per vehicle reveals persistent, non-critical issues that will cost money to fix.
At 121,694 miles on average, these cars are well-used but not abnormally so for their age, yet they're still racking up failures at every test. Before committing to one, budget for a proper pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, cooling, and fuel systems—this model's poor pass rate suggests age-related wear is the norm, not the exception.
What to check before buying a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sp Hse Tdv8 A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 122 | 31.7% | 0.67 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 57.1% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sp Hse Tdv8 A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sp Hse Tdv8 A vehicles fall between 104,861 and 136,174 miles.
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sp Hse Tdv8 A — Still on the Road
22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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