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W2 PGD

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests46 (34 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,204 mi
Last recorded127,204 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 PGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

34 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 127,204 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2026 153,826 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 153,607 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs ok light lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,934 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides, very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units clouded, nearside emits poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 119,934 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides, very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units clouded, nearside emits poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 143,588 miles

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake backing plate

slight wear to both front wishbone back bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,006 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,221 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

knocking heard on road test unable to identify

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,662 miles

slight wear to n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Feb 2023 99,162 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 99,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,687 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension leak

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,684 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 85,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension damp

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,625 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

Rear suspension damp with oil

Fail 12 Dec 2019 108,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

Rear suspension damp with oil

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension damp with oil

Pass 18 Aug 2018 76,004 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes greased

slight leak on rear suspension

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,025 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 90,297 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 90,297 miles

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

Horn sticks on

Nearside Rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 9 Aug 2016
Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,886 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 65,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,600 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,745 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,059 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 41,988 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 41,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall split (not through to ply or cords)

offside rear tyre nailed

slight play in both rear suspension hub top bushes

slight wear in rear brake discs inner side

Fail 12 May 2011 30,198 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall split (not through to ply or cords)

offside rear tyre nailed

slight play in both rear suspension hub top bushes

slight wear in rear brake discs inner side

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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W2 PGD is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W2 PGD, 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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W2 PGD is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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