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GF08 BNZ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,414 mi
Last recorded142,414 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 142,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 142,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 137,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Central component slight leak active roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 131,515 miles

Central Rear Antiroll bar component slight leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,759 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Anti roll bar unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 119,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Anti roll bar unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,509 miles

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

front to rear hydraulic lines for anti roll bar corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,462 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 109,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,975 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 102,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,695 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 74,015 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,015 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,180 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,229 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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GF08 BNZ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF08 BNZ, 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 GF08 BNZ registered?

GF08 BNZ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GF08 BNZ safe to buy?

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