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J5 BCB

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,446 mi
Last recorded115,446 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,446 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 115,446 miles

Nearside Body component likely to become detached Step insecure, corroded and fractured. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body component likely to become detached Step insecure, corroded and fractured. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,933 miles

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

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

Offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,173 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. 285/35/22 106W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spiltting on inner sidewall and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and on 3.5mm 285 35 22 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp in op

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 85,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,196 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,643 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,451 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 78,581 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,523 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,656 miles

ACE Fluid level is very low

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,167 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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J5 BCB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J5 BCB, 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 J5 BCB registered?

J5 BCB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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