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A15 LHF

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,430 mi
Last recorded206,430 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 206,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 203,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 192,806 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 188,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 171,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 166,122 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear brakes showing signs of binding

nearside steering drop arm ball joint has slight play

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 165,966 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 165,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower part of tail gate wont open

offside rear brake disc corroded

signs of nearside rear brake binding

Pass 26 Aug 2009 162,973 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 162,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 158,831 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 158,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2007 154,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 154,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 145,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 145,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A15 LHF is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A15 LHF, 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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A15 LHF is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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