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GJ08 EKE

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,370 mi
Last recorded154,370 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 154,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 148,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 148,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 148,529 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides foot steps rusted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 147,050 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 139,456 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 128,529 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 116,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 106,196 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 95,022 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 95,020 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 95,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 67,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2011 35,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EKE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EKE, 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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GJ08 EKE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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