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ANP 782R

1997 Land Rover 101

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

53,971 mi
Last recorded53,971 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10134,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANP 782R
MakeLand Rover
Model101
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 53,971 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 53,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X Member . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 51,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 51,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,333 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 46,315 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn both front prop shaft u-jays worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,886 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 43,886 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards affecting all other lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively all prop u-jays (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 1st 2nd and 3rd prop u-jays slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link ball joint boots split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,809 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 37,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 36,592 miles

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

Front and rear propshafts u.j's worn

Offside front tyre deteriorated/perished but no cords exposed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,592 miles

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

Front and rear propshafts u.j's worn

Offside front tyre deteriorated/perished but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,587 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,741 miles

Front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated and cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2013 34,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated and cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,112 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 33,103 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,091 miles

Nearside and offside front swivel hub seals leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,077 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside front swivel hub seals leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,340 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover 101?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
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ANP 782R is a 1997 Land Rover 101 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 101 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 34,186 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 101 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANP 782R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 101 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 101 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ANP 782R is a 1997 Land Rover 101, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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