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B20 BJS

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,489 mi
Last recorded130,489 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 BJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 130,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 127,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 124,700 miles

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both air bags perrished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

underbody corrossion

Fail 15 Dec 2023 124,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both air bags perrished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

underbody corrossion

Pass 30 Dec 2022 122,243 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,691 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 116,417 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 112,113 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,259 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,259 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,608 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,386 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,063 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,475 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 99,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,592 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 96,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,337 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 94,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,794 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,750 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 77,121 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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B20 BJS is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 116,712 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 B20 BJS, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B20 BJS is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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