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GU08 OGW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 88,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,942 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank guard cover corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,597 miles

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

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

steering slightly stiff

Fail 22 Nov 2021 75,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

steering slightly stiff

Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,575 miles

Steering slightly heavy in operation

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,024 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 74,024 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both o/s and n/s headlamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension pipe leaking main air pipe rubbed through (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,430 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 66,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,657 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 63,653 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,327 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bot rear bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 62,327 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bot rear bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,889 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot, center seat and nsr seat inaccessible to check belts

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,357 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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GU08 OGW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU08 OGW, 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 GU08 OGW registered?

GU08 OGW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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