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BX08 MGU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,073 mi
Last recorded180,073 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 MGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 180,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 174,680 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 174,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 164,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 29 Sep 2021 164,671 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Oct 2020 157,858 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 157,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1x (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 150,980 miles

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

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 150,541 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 143,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,556 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 122,065 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 122,065 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,857 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,111 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 162,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,006 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 75,006 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,102 miles

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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BX08 MGU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 MGU, 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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BX08 MGU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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