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GJ08 EKG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,882 mi
Last recorded142,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 142,882 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 128,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 5 mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 5mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

fuel tank shield corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 128,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 5 mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 5mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,395 miles

slow ail leak suspension

Fail 31 May 2024 121,383 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slow ail leak suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sidesteps corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 108,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sidesteps corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2022 103,471 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 103,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 2754020 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,176 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,605 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,678 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 86,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 79,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 63,179 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,105 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,586 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,825 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 24,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,262 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight play in front lower arm bushes

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
Full Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability report

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GJ08 EKG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GJ08 EKG, 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 EKG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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