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16 ES

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,260 mi
Last recorded169,260 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 ES
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 169,260 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 167,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 166,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (Perishing) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (perishing) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (perishing) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (perishing) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 164,779 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 164,779 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 163,548 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 163,545 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system os (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 162,905 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 162,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 161,042 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2018 157,301 miles

All tyres very slightly perished on outer side walls

Pass 30 Aug 2017 153,155 miles

Rear brake pads worn to limit

Fail 30 Aug 2017 153,155 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn to limit

Steering column universal joint insecure At bulk head in engine bay (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,491 miles

NSF fog lamp dim in operation

Very slight play in OSF anti roll bar link rod

Pass 7 Sep 2015 143,441 miles

N/S/F most forward track arm dust cover in poor condition

O/S/F most forward track arm has slight play in ball joint and dust cover in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 138,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 130,573 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 130,423 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 122,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 114,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 106,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 106,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 99,397 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,288 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,155 miles

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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16 ES is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 116,712 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 16 ES, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 16 ES registered?

16 ES is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 16 ES safe to buy?

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