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SC52 ELL

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,691 mi
Last recorded157,691 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport87,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 ELL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 157,691 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 151,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 151,551 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 145,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 138,201 miles

KNOCK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,680 miles

knock from front suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured across engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 15 Oct 2019 111,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured across engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,327 miles

Horn not working properly sticking on (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 98,326 miles

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly sticking on (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,052 miles

osf tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,301 miles

both rear tyres balding inner edges

front brakes starting to wear low and disc lipped

nsf tyre wearing low edges

rear discs lipped

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and nsr 5-6mm but balding very edges 275/40zr20 106w xl

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Jan 2013 42,905 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and nsr 5-6mm but balding very edges 275/40zr20 106w xl

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SC52 ELL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SC52 ELL, 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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SC52 ELL is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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