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J5 GNO

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Petrol 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,917 mi
Last recorded152,917 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 152,917 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 152,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking,cord showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 148,225 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 148,222 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,783 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 138,612 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 138,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 134,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,991 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 127,967 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 121,663 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,219 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 83,812 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,056 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,451 miles

Coolant filler cap found on engine cover

N/S front tyre outside wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J5 GNO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J5 GNO, 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 J5 GNO registered?

J5 GNO is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is J5 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 GNO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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