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SY08 DXG

2008 Land Rover Sport

Green Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,048 mi
Last recorded87,048 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Sport94,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 DXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelSport
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 81,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre non repairable 275/40/20 ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 67,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,887 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,522 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 57,511 miles

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected socket not fitted (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,936 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 48,234 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,484 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 43,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,668 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,503 miles

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

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

rear discs 'lipped'

How Reliable is the Land Rover Sport?

Based on 4,498 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,884
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 25
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SY08 DXG is a 2008 Land Rover Sport in Green with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 94,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY08 DXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY08 DXG registered?

SY08 DXG is a 2008 Land Rover Sport, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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