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BA06 MER

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,886 mi
Last recorded107,886 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA06 MER
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 107,886 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic anti roll bar unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 107,815 miles

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

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic anti roll bar unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,897 miles

Central Front bonnet second catch not working primary ok

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic anti roll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,023 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

​Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 15 Jul 2023 90,945 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and covered in underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2023 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,798 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,719 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,525 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,352 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 54,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,476 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,782 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 41,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,316 miles

rear brake pipes painted with greas.

suspension uneaven

warning lights on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,829 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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BA06 MER is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BA06 MER, 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 BA06 MER registered?

BA06 MER is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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