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BG08 YTD

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

225,801 mi
Last recorded225,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 225,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 225,665 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 219,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 215,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside

Fail 12 Jun 2024 215,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40R20 106Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 30 May 2023 124,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Very slight play in outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Very slight play in outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil light on

Surface corrosion most of the underside of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2023 124,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Very slight play in outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Very slight play in outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil light on

Surface corrosion most of the underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,178 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer sidewall

Nearside dip beam image poor

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2021 118,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 115,349 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint covered with greese

Fail 29 May 2020 115,349 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, 275/40/20 106y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 275/40/20 106y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower ball joint covered with greese

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 May 2019 111,167 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroding

Coolant expansion tank insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,490 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,540 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 97,540 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner cv boot derteriorated

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Rear cross axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,030 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 82,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,428 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,228 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,601 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Based on 1,655,051 MOT tests across 158,719 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,969
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
158,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,215
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13,842
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,636
position lamp(s) not working 10,456
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BG08 YTD is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 87,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 YTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG08 YTD is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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