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FMW 196J

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

208,052 mi
Last recorded208,052 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 196J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 208,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 197,149 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 197,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 187,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 173,870 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 165,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 161,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 153,824 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 140,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 127,434 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 597940803171

Fail 10 Apr 2013 127,430 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 105,794 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 78,673 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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FMW 196J is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FMW 196J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMW 196J registered?

FMW 196J is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is FMW 196J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 196J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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