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SN08 SGU

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Red Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,592 mi
Last recorded193,592 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 SGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 193,592 miles

Air suspension fault on dash

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to all rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats in flat position

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 193,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Air suspension fault on dash

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to all rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats in flat position

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 184,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 184,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 172,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 172,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 165,356 miles

Brake pad wear light on but pads appear to be servacible

CONDENASTION IN BOTH HEADLAMPS

Nearside Rear Tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stability control pump wet with fluid but no drips

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 165,540 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault FLUID BELOW MIN LEVEL (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40ZR 20 106 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad wear light on but pads appear to be servacible

CONDENASTION IN BOTH HEADLAMPS

Nearside Rear Tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stability control pump wet with fluid but no drips

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 156,946 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device not working (2008 vehicle) not testable due to age of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear inner edges and at 3.3mm 275 / 40 R20 105w XL

Offside Rear Tyre slight wear on edges

Rear suspension ant roll unit slightly damp with fluid

Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,118 miles

Fluid Leak from Pump / Unit Leaking from Above Fuel Tank

Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on sidewall but cords not exposed

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from top brake hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaking from pump above fuel tank

Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,058 miles

advise n/s/f road wheel bent on inside rim

Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,457 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 123,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 120,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side head light dipped beam showing different coulur

Fail 28 Jul 2015 120,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side head light dipped beam showing different coulur

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2014 117,370 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Grease around offside front outer constant velocity joint(no damage seen time of test)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has deep cut on running surface(no cords or ply exposed time of test)

offside front tyre has deep cut on outer wall(no cords ply exposed time of test)

oil leak around rear subframe

Fail 12 Jul 2014 117,370 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Grease around offside front outer constant velocity joint(no damage seen time of test)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has deep cut on running surface(no cords or ply exposed time of test)

offside front tyre has deep cut on outer wall(no cords ply exposed time of test)

oil leak around rear subframe

Pass 31 May 2013 111,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 70,145 miles

rear brake discs scored

Fail 14 May 2011 70,145 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs scored

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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SN08 SGU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Red with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN08 SGU, 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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SN08 SGU is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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