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FG08 MKX

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,856 mi
Last recorded168,856 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 MKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 168,856 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 168,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 155,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both longitudinal at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone outer pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 155,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both longitudinal at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone outer pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 133,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 105,272 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 105,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,906 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 39,906 miles

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

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 MKX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MKX, 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 MKX is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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