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BEZ 3162

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,093 mi
Last recorded129,093 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 3162
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 129,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 120,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 113,680 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 113,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,469 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 102,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 102,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear's faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no warning light when on (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,313 miles

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,315 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,467 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,704 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 86,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 86,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 85,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 83,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,688 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 77,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 74,677 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 73,028 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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BEZ 3162 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BEZ 3162, 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 BEZ 3162 registered?

BEZ 3162 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is BEZ 3162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 3162 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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