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B2 PDM

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 PDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,599 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

side steps corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

side steps corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 100,505 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

side steps corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 96,300 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 94,373 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 93,733 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 91,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,082 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,898 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,553 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 82,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,981 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 79,980 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,040 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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B2 PDM is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 B2 PDM, 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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What year was B2 PDM registered?

B2 PDM is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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