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VE61 BYU

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,911 mi
Last recorded128,911 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport74,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 BYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,911 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 123,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 123,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 123,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 108,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 108,317 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,564 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 87,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,078 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,366 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 60,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 56,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,095 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 38,080 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,269 miles

Offside Rear 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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VE61 BYU is a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 74,570 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 VE61 BYU, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE61 BYU registered?

VE61 BYU is a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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