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A7 SEK

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,558 mi
Last recorded156,558 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 156,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 155,413 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 155,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exit of exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 154,066 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust boxes corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2022 152,589 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 151,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 151,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 149,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 148,184 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 147,121 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 145,863 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 145,823 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section. (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 144,890 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 144,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 142,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 141,052 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 141,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 139,809 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 137,707 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 135,538 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 131,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 125,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 117,988 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 111,340 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 103,348 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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A7 SEK is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A7 SEK, 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 A7 SEK registered?

A7 SEK is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is A7 SEK safe to buy?

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