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25 BPB

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,276 mi
Last recorded160,276 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 BPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 160,276 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 160,234 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 158,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 155,849 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s rear exhaust silencer, close to body/chassis

o/s running board, underside slightly corroded

vehicle is in "Excellent" general condition for age

Pass 7 Feb 2023 153,711 miles

front suspension ball joint dust covers perished.

n/s/r exhaust silencer, touching bodywork

o/s and n/s running board support members corroded

vehicle is in "Excellent" condition for age

Pass 3 Feb 2022 151,089 miles

n/s/r exhaust silencer box, touch bodywork

o/s and n/s front lower suspension ball joint dust covers perished

o/s and n/s running boards, support members, slightly corroded

vehicle is in "Excellent" general condition for its age.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 148,934 miles

Exhaust cat silencer boxes slightly deteriorated, baffles rattling. Pass exhaust emissions UK.

O/a and n/a front lower suspension ball joint dust covers perished

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 145,753 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both universal joints slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 144,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 138,176 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 136,878 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 136,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 134,304 miles

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 134,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 130,263 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 126,121 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 121,320 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 121,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 110,012 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 105,915 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 105,915 miles

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

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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25 BPB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 25 BPB, 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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25 BPB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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