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153 BYG

2008 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,163 mi
Last recorded85,163 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration153 BYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,163 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s o/s sills corroded

rear sub frame surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,811 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 82,238 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 82,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,576 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,258 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 70,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,878 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 64,679 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,160 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,353 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 50,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensayion nearside front light unit

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensayion nearside front light unit

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,948 miles

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 Dec 2010 27,454 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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153 BYG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 94,455 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 153 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 153 BYG registered?

153 BYG is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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