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FT08 GUW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,254 mi
Last recorded125,254 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 125,254 miles

advise fuel tank carrier plate corroded recommend replacement

Fail 11 Feb 2025 125,254 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise fuel tank carrier plate corroded recommend replacement

Pass 11 Jan 2024 122,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,354 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise both side steps corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 112,445 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side step corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside side step corroded

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

Rear hydraulic anti roll bar unit leaking oil

Pass 3 Aug 2020 109,348 miles

active antiroll bar pipes corroded

front active antiroll bar has slight play in roll bar joints

manufacturers body and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of all components

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,677 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside stonechip in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2019 107,673 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside stonechip in windscreen

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip n/s top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

manufacturers under trays fitted

n/s and o/s/r suspension arms bushes perishing slightly

power steering pipe o/s/f surface corrosion {by chassis}

sill covers and side runners fitted

slight play n/s/f roll bar rubbers

vehicle been under sealed

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,897 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 101,893 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,761 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,687 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 51,536 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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FT08 GUW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FT08 GUW, 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 FT08 GUW registered?

FT08 GUW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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