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R30 BCS

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,758 mi
Last recorded169,758 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 BCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 169,758 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 164,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 160,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 160,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 155,274 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 149,932 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 on outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,850 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fuel tank heat shield corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,239 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 141,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 137,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 133,109 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 133,109 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 120,494 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak [fuel oil] ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 120,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak [fuel oil] ()

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 102,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,437 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R30 BCS 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 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 R30 BCS, 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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R30 BCS is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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