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DB53 LTS

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,933 mi
Last recorded152,933 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB53 LTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 152,933 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 152,933 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 152,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 147,616 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 147,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 141,732 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2024 141,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 135,250 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 135,234 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 132,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 125,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 111,183 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,522 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,780 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 75,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 64,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,168 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,880 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 25,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DB53 LTS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Blue with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DB53 LTS, 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 DB53 LTS registered?

DB53 LTS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is DB53 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB53 LTS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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