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406 UPU

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

167,039 mi
Last recorded167,039 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration406 UPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 167,039 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 165,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 162,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 159,581 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 156,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 153,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 150,592 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 147,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 145,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 142,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 139,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 136,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,025 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 126,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 123,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 115,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 105,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 96,415 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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406 UPU is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 406 UPU, 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 406 UPU registered?

406 UPU is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is 406 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 406 UPU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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