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LD08 GUW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,234 mi
Last recorded68,234 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 GUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 68,234 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear lamp lens has water ingress

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides just pass (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 68,149 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides just pass (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,010 miles

underneath very dirty

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 57,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,125 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 55,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,761 miles

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

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

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

suspension pump oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2017 30,329 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,371 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 22,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 5,322 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 3,123 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 3,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 2,417 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged not showing white light

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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LD08 GUW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD08 GUW, 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 LD08 GUW registered?

LD08 GUW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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