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J23 VHS

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,499 mi
Last recorded163,499 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport74,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 VHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 163,499 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 163,421 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear top. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s & o/s rear steel brake pipes hose to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 154,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 142,534 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 142,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 136,806 miles

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components.

Under bonnet and underneath of vehicle covered in plastic trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,645 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 127,636 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to o/s rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to o/s rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to o/s rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,404 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,220 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,021 miles

both front tyres inner edges low

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,515 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 33,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,098 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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J23 VHS is a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 74,570 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 J23 VHS, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J23 VHS is a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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