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RS55 MCW

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Green Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,644 mi
Last recorded155,644 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS55 MCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 155,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 148,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,893 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,796 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,179 miles

Front reg plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 120,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front reg plate cracked

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,635 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 95,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,764 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,764 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,728 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,228 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,228 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,718 miles

slight corrosion rear discs

slight wear front discs

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,690 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear lower tie bar bolt slightly bent

Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear lower tie bar bolt slightly bent

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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RS55 MCW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Green with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RS55 MCW, 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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RS55 MCW is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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