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LA08 GMG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,459 mi
Last recorded117,459 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 117,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 110,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,592 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to loose tread pattern on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,108 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive active roll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing to inner and outer edge and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing to inner and outer edge and perished

Offside Front Tyre wearing to inner and outer edge and perished

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,487 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,748 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 71,268 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,193 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,612 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,071 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,344 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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LA08 GMG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA08 GMG, 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 LA08 GMG registered?

LA08 GMG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is LA08 GMG safe to buy?

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