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57 LSC

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

187,702 mi
Last recorded187,702 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 LSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 187,702 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 179,887 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 179,887 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 176,355 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 173,800 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 173,579 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 169,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 167,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 164,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 160,403 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 155,723 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 152,180 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 152,180 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 143,501 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 143,501 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2014 131,905 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 128,095 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 124,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 120,003 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 115,846 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 115,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 106,037 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 105,698 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

offise rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2005 100,301 miles

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

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

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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57 LSC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 57 LSC, 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 57 LSC registered?

57 LSC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 57 LSC safe to buy?

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