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LG08 DTY

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,942 mi
Last recorded112,942 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 DTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 112,942 miles

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 108,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,983 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 98,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,924 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 81,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,911 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,923 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 65,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,881 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,373 miles

all 4 alloy wheels scuffed

Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 alloy wheels scuffed

n/s front tyre wear inner tread

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,451 miles

Oil leak

alloy wheels scuffed

Fail 11 Mar 2013 47,445 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

alloy wheels scuffed

Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut to offside front tyre wall

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 39,676 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,606 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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LG08 DTY is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG08 DTY, 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 LG08 DTY registered?

LG08 DTY is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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