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FG08 BHN

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,536 mi
Last recorded201,536 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 201,536 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported nearside/offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion to nearside/offside inner/outer sills

Fail 26 Feb 2024 201,529 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step rotted through with jagged edges likely to cause injury to passing pedestrians (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 195,873 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in offside front inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 195,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing against road wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 188,816 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 188,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 181,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 181,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 176,138 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 164,352 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 164,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulged across entire inner sidewall circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front position lamps different light density/output - Different style bulbs fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 146,611 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 146,006 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 134,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,906 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 124,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 120,734 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,505 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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FG08 BHN is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG08 BHN, 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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FG08 BHN is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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