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GK08 WFJ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,117 mi
Last recorded224,117 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 224,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 224,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 213,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 211,031 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 211,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 205,777 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 195,657 miles

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 195,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 190,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 187,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet struts defective

suspension warning light illuminated

transmission fault light on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2018 181,372 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 173,887 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 168,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 157,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 140,778 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 140,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,104 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 108,093 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,173 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 89,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GK08 WFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GK08 WFJ, 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 GK08 WFJ registered?

GK08 WFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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