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277 BWK

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

149,383 mi
Last recorded149,383 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration277 BWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 149,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front axle oil seal leaking

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2024 149,022 miles

Offside Front axle oil seal leaking

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

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2024 148,275 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 84,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 84,149 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,923 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,598 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 83,598 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,943 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,943 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 82,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 82,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 81,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,691 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 78,691 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,303 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate in poor condition. secure and readable.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 77,303 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front no plate in poor condition. secure and readable.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 74,607 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,885 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 70,885 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,126 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 67,126 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,860 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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277 BWK is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 277 BWK, 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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277 BWK is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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