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JB53 RRS

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,055 mi
Last recorded126,055 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB53 RRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 126,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s & o/s front to rear inner sills corroded

n/s & o/s side steps corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2024 121,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 117,268 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front & rear side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

rear anti roll bar motor has a slighy oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2022 112,241 miles

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2021 105,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,046 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,046 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 70,382 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both Rear (5.2.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 May 2017 65,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 May 2016 59,680 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,694 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 42,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,584 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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JB53 RRS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JB53 RRS, 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 JB53 RRS registered?

JB53 RRS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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