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GN08 YXT

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,418 mi
Last recorded132,418 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,418 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 125,081 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 125,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,811 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,663 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 113,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,839 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 107,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,814 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 90,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,106 miles

component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,114 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,614 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,622 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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GN08 YXT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GN08 YXT, 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 GN08 YXT registered?

GN08 YXT is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is GN08 YXT safe to buy?

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