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B14 BDC

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,361 mi
Last recorded121,361 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 121,361 miles

Cab steps insecure Nearside and Offside, slightly corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside, rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 121,361 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab steps insecure Nearside and Offside, slightly corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside, rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 120,798 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 119,993 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 119,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 117,650 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 117,650 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2010 117,300 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2010 117,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 115,574 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 115,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 105,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 100,306 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 100,306 miles

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

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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B14 BDC 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 66.7%.

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 B14 BDC, 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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B14 BDC is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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