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BV57 CHL

2008 Land Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,648 mi
Last recorded160,648 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Sport94,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 CHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelSport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 160,648 miles

Exterior sill trims fitted obstructing view of some testable components

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Underside showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Mar 2026 160,635 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exterior sill trims fitted obstructing view of testable components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2025 155,937 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 155,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded in places

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 150,050 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 146,140 miles

Under side corrioson all under areas

Pass 7 Feb 2022 141,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 138,137 miles

Nearside Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 132,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 126,994 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,089 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 117,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 113,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 103,739 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2014 94,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,417 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 96,193 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,193 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,563 miles

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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BV57 CHL is a 2008 Land Rover Sport in Black 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 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 94,349 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV57 CHL, 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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BV57 CHL is a 2008 Land Rover Sport, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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