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GJ08 VKU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 116,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,733 miles

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

undertray / side steps / sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,984 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,414 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 87,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,052 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 79,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

piece of metal in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2015 71,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

piece of metal in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,825 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,014 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre wall .No cords or ply exposed .

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,364 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall rim protector strip.Cords not exposed

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,957 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 VKU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 VKU registered?

GJ08 VKU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is GJ08 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 VKU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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