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GF08 OTE

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

208,545 mi
Last recorded208,545 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 208,545 miles

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

underside corroded and undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2024 206,570 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake plates corr

corrosion under side

fuel tank straps have bean modified

Fail 31 Oct 2024 206,563 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure center prop mount (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

corrosion under side

fuel tank straps have bean modified

Pass 1 Nov 2023 202,477 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 202,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 193,554 miles

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

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

nearside rear air bag dust cover deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2022 193,546 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension airbag dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 185,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 180,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 167,492 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 167,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 148,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad Ware Indicator Is Damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft Bush Is Very Badly Deteriorated & Worn

Suspension Is Very Bouncy

Unable To Check Wheel Bearing Properly Due To Transmission

Pass 2 Dec 2017 125,479 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,084 miles

slight wear nearside rear antiroll bar drop link

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 78,232 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,403 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 69,401 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,355 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 61,320 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,763 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 OTE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

GF08 OTE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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