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103 SYD

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

153,830 mi
Last recorded153,830 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration103 SYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 153,830 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 152,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 150,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 149,188 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 148,227 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 145,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 143,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 141,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 135,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 131,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 128,392 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,977 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 121,968 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 118,529 miles

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

rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to detereate

Pass 10 Mar 2011 118,529 miles

rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to detereate

Pass 10 Mar 2010 115,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 111,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 111,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 108,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 102,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 93,990 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 93,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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103 SYD is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 122,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 103 SYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 103 SYD registered?

103 SYD is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is 103 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 103 SYD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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