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RG08 ALE

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,973 mi
Last recorded99,973 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG08 ALE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 99,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost worn to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Plastic and metal shields fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust rubber is splitting

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,121 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Apr 2023 66,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper and pipe rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 66,303 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper and pipe rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 58,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has splits to inner sidewall and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre has damage to inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 11 Apr 2022 58,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has splits to inner sidewall and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre has damage to inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2021 52,463 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 48,790 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,052 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,705 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,324 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,376 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,723 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,392 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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RG08 ALE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RG08 ALE, 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 RG08 ALE registered?

RG08 ALE is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is RG08 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG08 ALE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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