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G3 BGB

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 BGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 122,002 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE actuator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank support corroded but still supports fuel tank

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 122,002 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE actuator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank support corroded but still supports fuel tank

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 118,843 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose cradle correded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 118,827 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank slightly loose cradle correded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,233 miles

Fuel tank cradle corroded slightly

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,655 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 109,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low not mall adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension listing to off side

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,129 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,129 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,618 miles

Fuel tank protective shield corroded

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,529 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 90,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,848 miles

front tyres splitting on inside edges

Fail 25 Aug 2017 73,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front tyres splitting on inside edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test soft toys hanging from mirror

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,146 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 53,146 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 31,789 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 31,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,871 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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G3 BGB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G3 BGB, 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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G3 BGB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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