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BW08 XGL

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,362 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,438 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,780 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,913 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 59,913 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,451 miles

engine management light on

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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BW08 XGL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BW08 XGL, 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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What year was BW08 XGL registered?

BW08 XGL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BW08 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 XGL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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