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BIG 8494

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,329 mi
Last recorded110,329 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8494
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 110,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 109,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 107,083 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 107,083 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wearing 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 105,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wearing 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 77,760 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 77,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,213 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,666 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,904 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,906 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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BIG 8494 is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BIG 8494, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 8494 registered?

BIG 8494 is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is BIG 8494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 8494 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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