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GJ08 EJL

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,756 mi
Last recorded125,756 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 125,756 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of rust front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 125,746 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of rust front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,022 miles

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

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

slight corrosion covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,326 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 112,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,287 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,427 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,280 miles

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

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

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,619 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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GJ08 EJL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ08 EJL, 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 GJ08 EJL registered?

GJ08 EJL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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