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A3 JVA

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,725 mi
Last recorded158,725 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 158,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 158,715 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 157,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 157,966 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing bad on inner wall

Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,929 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 156,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 155,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall has been run flat

both front air bag bellows perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 153,245 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 153,245 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 151,276 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 148,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 146,697 miles

Advise:front & rear no.plates stained

Advise:oil contamination of n/s/f engine mounting

Advise:slight detioration of rear no.plate lamps

Advise:slight exhaust leak around mounting hanger of exhaust centre box

Advise:slight play in n/s ball of steering centre drag link (marked)

Advise:slight water n/s/r of cylinder head

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

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 146,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise:front & rear no.plates stained

Advise:oil contamination of n/s/f engine mounting

Advise:slight detioration of rear no.plate lamps

Advise:slight exhaust leak around mounting hanger of exhaust centre box

Advise:slight play in n/s ball of steering centre drag link (marked)

Advise:slight water n/s/r of cylinder head

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 145,327 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 142,651 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

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)

Sufficient washer water however one washer blocked.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 138,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 133,817 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 133,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2 screws in n/s rear tyre

front brake discs are worn

o/s front tyre splitting on inner wall

Pass 19 Feb 2007 129,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 122,983 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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A3 JVA is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 JVA, 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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A3 JVA is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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