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GX08 DWG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,756 mi
Last recorded99,756 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 DWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 99,756 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,764 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 91,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear active anti roll bar leaking and has slight play

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,896 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

front tyre side walls damaged

oil leak rear diff area

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,646 miles

Rear anti roll bar arc unit leaking fluid

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,913 miles

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

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

Presents of fluid around rear hydraulic active anti roll bar area.

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

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are starting to wear thin

Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking pump (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are starting to wear thin

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,281 miles

rear suspension a.c.e bar weeping oil

Fail 18 Mar 2015 52,281 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,265 miles

rear suspension a.c.e bar weeping

Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,265 miles

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

rear suspension a.c.e bar weeping

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 17,092 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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GX08 DWG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX08 DWG, 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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GX08 DWG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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