Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,630 cc
L8 ESXMOT history
L8 ESX is a black petrol Land Rover Range Rover Sport first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,183 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 159,183 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,688 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 ESX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Range Rover Sport
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,630 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 ESX was last recorded at 159,183 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 2,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,347 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,836 miles
- Average per year
- 7,688 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,183 miles
- 2025 – 156,347 miles
- 2024 – 152,734 miles
- 2023 – 149,693 miles
- 2022 – 147,452 miles
- 2021 – 124,168 miles
- 2020 – 121,859 miles
- 2019 – 114,672 miles
- 2018 – 96,826 miles
- 2017 – 82,624 miles
- 2016 – 68,095 miles
- 2015 – 66,968 miles
- 2014 – 64,251 miles
- 2013 – 57,976 miles
- 2012 – 50,469 miles
- 2011 – 42,325 miles
- 2010 – 32,884 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,183 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
During park brake test, park brake would not release after use. Now operating correctly again.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (275/40r20
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 4 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,183 miles (+2,836)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 159,183 miles
- Test number
- 233076950856
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass156,347 miles (+3,613)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 156,347 miles
- Test number
- 840988907285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,734 miles (+3,041)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 152,734 miles
- Test number
- 695984015421
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,693 miles (+2,241)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 149,693 miles
- Test number
- 664100984213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,452 miles (+23,284)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 147,452 miles
- Test number
- 545229156896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,168 miles (+2,309)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 124,168 miles
- Test number
- 210587738867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,859 miles (+15)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 121,859 miles
- Test number
- 734797204337
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDuring park brake test, park brake would not release after use. Now operating correctly again.
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle, heavier around rear subframe and suspension components
Fail121,844 miles (+7,172)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,844 miles
- Test number
- 808396629180
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDuring park brake test, park brake would not release after use. Now operating correctly again.
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass114,672 miles (+17,846)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,672 miles
- Test number
- 968725686652
- AdvisoryNearside side step excessively corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside side step excessively corroded
Pass96,826 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 96,826 miles
- Test number
- 955608631999
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,826 miles (+14,202)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,826 miles
- Test number
- 638976570054
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,624 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 82,624 miles
- Test number
- 633442609852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,515 miles (+14,420)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,515 miles
- Test number
- 973401909154
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass68,095 miles (+1,127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 68,095 miles
- Test number
- 389888720564
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,968 miles (+2,717)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 66,968 miles
- Test number
- 299874745078
- Note2 brake pipes have light corrosion but cant get to see correctley as they are above rear subframe with poor access
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,251 miles (+6,275)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 64,251 miles
- Test number
- 588654644080
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear hydraulic anti-roll bar leaking slightly
Pass57,976 miles (+7,507)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 57,976 miles
- Test number
- 588704453093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in front arc bushes
Pass50,469 miles (+8,144)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,469 miles
- Test number
- 618242382024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,325 miles (+9,441)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,325 miles
- Test number
- 786918771004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 32,884 miles
- Test number
- 273263460054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 ESX
- Does L8 ESX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ESX is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 ESX?
- The MOT on L8 ESX is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 ESX done?
- L8 ESX was recorded at 159,183 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 7,688 miles a year.
- Has L8 ESX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 ESX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on L8 ESX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 ESX find?
- L8 ESX passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; both inner sills corroded; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion.
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