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R700 DBC

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,902 mi
Last recorded128,902 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 DBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 128,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 121,659 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 108,079 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,044 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,086 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,075 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,283 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R700 DBC 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 87.5%.

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 R700 DBC, 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 R700 DBC registered?

R700 DBC is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is R700 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 DBC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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