MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres general wear on inner edges
covers fitted in engine bay
under trays fitted
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
covers fitted in engine bay
under trays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
antiroll bar drop link gaiters been repaired with tape but are preventing the ingress of dirt.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
both front droplinks boots split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front droplinks boots split
advise slight corrosion starting at chassis
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise slight corrosion starting at chassis
both rear brakes slight binding
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit
oil leak
surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
t/c light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
all brake pipes corroded
rearbumper damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BFZ 3585 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BFZ 3585, 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.
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BFZ 3585 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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