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LR08 SYG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,028 mi
Last recorded137,028 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 SYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,028 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 137,028 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 135,761 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 128,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 116,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn and cut to inner wall x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and cut to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn and cut to inner wall x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes out when brake applied (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and cut to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,325 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,077 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,823 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,481 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 83,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,614 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,614 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,788 miles

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

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

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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LR08 SYG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR08 SYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR08 SYG registered?

LR08 SYG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 SYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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