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SG04 JBG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,821 mi
Last recorded159,821 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 JBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 159,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 157,963 miles

Side Steps Fitted

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2025 157,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked Yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side Steps Fitted

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 155,504 miles

Side Steps Fitted

Sill Cover Fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 153,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 153,296 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 153,222 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 148,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 144,002 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 143,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 138,572 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 133,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 124,112 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,690 miles

no read out given on emission test

Fail 24 Jul 2013 111,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

no read out given on emission test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,736 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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SG04 JBG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG04 JBG, 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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SG04 JBG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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