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JB55 HLB

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Silver Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB55 HLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 127,729 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe clam cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 127,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 127,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,242 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 116,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,205 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 105,579 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

tank guard corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,350 miles

Central Fuel tank guard very corroded and holed

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft support rubber split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,248 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,221 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,380 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,470 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2013 68,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,235 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,027 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 59,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,709 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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JB55 HLB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Silver with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JB55 HLB, 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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JB55 HLB is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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