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A5 VGD

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,108 mi
Last recorded166,108 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 166,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 164,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 162,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 161,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 159,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 158,324 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 158,324 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 156,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 155,545 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 154,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 152,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 150,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 147,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 145,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 143,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 141,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 139,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 136,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 123,818 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 123,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 104,623 miles

long travel hand brake

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 VGD is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A5 VGD, 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 A5 VGD registered?

A5 VGD is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is A5 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VGD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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