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GK08 XRS

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,482 mi
Last recorded147,482 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 147,482 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower surface corrosion under vehicle (inner sills ,fuel tank cover, break ferrules) & suspension components

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,461 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,812 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 139,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 130,469 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Surface rust on components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 120,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 116,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 99,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,756 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 81,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,652 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 80,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and offside front tyres outer wall has light cuts

Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,474 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 52,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,818 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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GK08 XRS 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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

GK08 XRS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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