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RO53 YRK

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO53 YRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 142,012 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 140,443 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 138,884 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,065 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,892 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 105,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 105,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,239 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,239 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

** STRONG ADVISE ** FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,866 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 79,866 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,835 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,069 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 65,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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RO53 YRK 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 75%.

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 RO53 YRK, 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 RO53 YRK registered?

RO53 YRK is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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