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BG08 EJV

2008 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,647 mi
Last recorded167,647 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 167,647 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 156,232 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 151,857 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 151,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 146,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,053 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,748 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 132,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 125,338 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 119,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 89,690 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,355 miles

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

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

main brake pipes not fully inspected due to covers

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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BG08 EJV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG08 EJV, 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 BG08 EJV registered?

BG08 EJV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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