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AJZ 3153

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 3153
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 138,065 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate lamp lenses dirty

Pass 4 Aug 2016 136,109 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear inner sills holed by corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 26 Jul 2016 136,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear inner sills holed by corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 23 Jul 2015 133,897 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 133,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 131,741 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

underside very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2014 131,741 miles

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

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

underside very rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2013 129,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,494 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 123,643 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 120,865 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Off side inner rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,070 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 118,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 115,160 miles

emision levels getting high just passible

n/s front lower s/absorber rubber slightly worn

o/s front s/absorber dust cover broken

Fail 18 Jun 2008 115,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

emision levels getting high just passible

n/s front lower s/absorber rubber slightly worn

o/s front s/absorber dust cover broken

Pass 19 Jun 2007 109,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 103,614 miles

o/s front s/absorber dust cover broken

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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AJZ 3153 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJZ 3153, 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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AJZ 3153 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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