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LC08 SGV

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,829 mi
Last recorded157,829 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 SGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 157,829 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion building underneath.

Pass 8 Sep 2023 148,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 131,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,722 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 118,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,673 miles

Engine bay covers not allowing full inspection.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 102,673 miles

Engine bay covers not allowing full inspection.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 87,289 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak in operation.

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 19 May 2016 87,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers weak in operation.

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,907 miles

Advise change all four tyres

Brake pad warning lamps is on

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has damage to inner tyre wall

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting block is no longer connected to exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,828 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'but not within drivers veiw of the road

Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'but not within drivers veiw of the road

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,265 miles

emissions not registering

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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LC08 SGV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC08 SGV, 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 LC08 SGV registered?

LC08 SGV is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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