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996 GVT

2008 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

181,430 mi
Last recorded181,430 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration996 GVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 181,430 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 166,023 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 155,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 144,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 130,128 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 118,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 109,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 93,886 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,609 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,714 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,427 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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996 GVT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 94,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 996 GVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 996 GVT registered?

996 GVT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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