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A5 UJB

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,225 mi
Last recorded164,225 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 164,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 164,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 164,192 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 153,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 146,726 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 146,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 138,938 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 138,936 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 128,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 119,526 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jan 2010 119,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 108,596 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Dec 2008 108,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Dec 2007 96,705 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s driveshaft seal weeping

o/s rear tyre 2-4mm

small inbalace on front brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2007 96,705 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s driveshaft seal weeping

o/s rear tyre 2-4mm

small inbalace on front brakes

Pass 14 Dec 2006 79,011 miles

o/s front diff seal leaking

small cut o/s front tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2006 79,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

oil leak on o/s front driveshaft diff

small cut o/s front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2005 68,869 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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A5 UJB is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 128,692 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 A5 UJB, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A5 UJB is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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