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BU08 HGG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,328 mi
Last recorded108,328 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 HGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,702 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 97,655 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component leaking Anti roll bar (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,221 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Active anti roll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 97,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Active anti roll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,851 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 95,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component leaking Anti-roll Bar (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,812 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40-20 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 40,170 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,000 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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BU08 HGG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU08 HGG, 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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BU08 HGG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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