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SG08 WSJ

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,338 mi
Last recorded74,338 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 WSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40X20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 72,285 miles

Brake performance not tested cord exposed (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear active roll bar slight leak

Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,827 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 70,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,341 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 66,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,560 miles

Air suspension warning lamp on dash

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,625 miles

Front Both Tyres Wearing Inner Edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail In Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 60,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Both Tyres Wearing Inner Edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail In Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 52,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,538 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 44,654 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 41,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,692 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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SG08 WSJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG08 WSJ, 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 SG08 WSJ registered?

SG08 WSJ is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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