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C3 LBH

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,039 mi
Last recorded161,039 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 LBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 161,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 155,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Dip Beam Headlight Bulb Discoloured

Suspension Fault Message

Fail 22 Aug 2024 155,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Dip Beam Headlight Bulb Discoloured

Suspension Fault Message

Pass 1 Aug 2023 147,510 miles

Adaptive suspension malfunction light illuminated indicating fault

Coolant level below minimum

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 147,510 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 142,130 miles

Adaptive suspension malfunction light illuminated indicating fault

Coolant level below minimum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Very Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat Headrest Missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All ()

Fail 3 Aug 2022 142,130 miles

Adaptive suspension malfunction light illuminated indicating fault

Coolant level below minimum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Very Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat Headrest Missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 130,039 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat bench fitted across whole of the rear seats ()

fuel tank under guard rusty

nail in near side front tyre

oil reading low on dip stick

suspension lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 24 Aug 2021 130,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat bench fitted across whole of the rear seats ()

fuel tank under guard rusty

nail in near side front tyre

oil reading low on dip stick

suspension lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2020 128,826 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 128,826 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

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

active anti roll bar rams damp with fluid

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing inspection of seatbelt

nearside front inner cv boot pinholed and leaking grease

Fail 13 Aug 2019 122,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

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

active anti roll bar rams damp with fluid

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing inspection of seatbelt

nearside front inner cv boot pinholed and leaking grease

Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,860 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 110,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2017 102,589 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2016 99,373 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,490 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,642 miles

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

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

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

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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C3 LBH is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C3 LBH, 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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C3 LBH is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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