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16 EVH

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,033 mi
Last recorded101,033 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 EVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,033 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,482 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 100,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,804 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017
Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,601 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 92,825 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,466 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,007 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 92,007 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 90,334 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 90,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 89,318 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 88,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 87,726 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 EVH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 16 EVH, 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.

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What year was 16 EVH registered?

16 EVH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 16 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 EVH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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