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B5 CRE

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 128,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 126,661 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 126,661 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety excessive fuel leak from fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 122,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,852 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 115,188 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,333 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,332 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 111,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2009 101,019 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2008 96,691 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,702 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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B5 CRE is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B5 CRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 CRE registered?

B5 CRE is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is B5 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 CRE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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