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G8 FBB

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,288 mi
Last recorded158,288 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 FBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 158,288 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 153,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 148,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight seepage from rear anti-roll bar control unit

Fail 15 Jul 2024 148,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight seepage from rear anti-roll bar control unit

Pass 31 May 2023 143,376 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight seepage from rear anti-roll bar control unit

Fail 26 May 2023 143,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight seepage from rear anti-roll bar control unit

Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,102 miles

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

Slight seepage from rear anti-roll bar control unit

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,928 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive AT REAR SUSPENSION PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 120,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR--OS AND NS-- TO REAR BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn CENTER PROP MOUNT (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive AT REAR SUSPENSION PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,815 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,787 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR SUSPENSION HYDRAULIC PUMP

Fail 13 Apr 2017 98,787 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR SUSPENSION HYDRAULIC PUMP

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some small sidewall damage

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid suspension pump for rear anti-rollbar has signs of a leak

oil measure dip stick insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,148 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,113 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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G8 FBB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G8 FBB, 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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G8 FBB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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