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HG08 BGV

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,051 mi
Last recorded82,051 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 BGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 82,051 miles

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

surface rust developing on side steps

Pass 10 May 2024 78,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 78,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 73,909 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 69,306 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both sides outer steps corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,065 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,733 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,061 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,448 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,729 miles

front discs have scoure lines from inner side

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,894 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,036 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut to tread

offside rear tyre has a slight cut to outer sidewall

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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HG08 BGV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HG08 BGV, 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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HG08 BGV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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