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MAB 780

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,978 mi
Last recorded119,978 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAB 780
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 119,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 116,287 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 113,795 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,578 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 106,391 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 106,391 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing/mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 103,934 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,455 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 96,297 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake noisy in operation

Fail 21 May 2016 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake noisy in operation

Pass 19 May 2015 86,504 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 83,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,172 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,703 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,207 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,396 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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MAB 780 is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MAB 780, 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 MAB 780 registered?

MAB 780 is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is MAB 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAB 780 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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