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GF08 VXG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,157 mi
Last recorded125,157 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 125,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,603 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 111,601 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,295 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 86,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,473 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,250 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 65,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,604 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/f side wall

cuts in n/s/r side wall

o/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 Jul 2011 48,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/f side wall

cuts in n/s/r side wall

o/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Propshaft component defective

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 VXG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

GF08 VXG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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