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BHZ 3005

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,259 mi
Last recorded103,259 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 3005
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 103,259 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 102,458 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 102,172 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 101,097 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 101,094 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 99,618 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 99,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 97,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk damaged

Slight leak power steering pipes

Fail 25 May 2021 97,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk damaged

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Slight leak power steering pipes

Pass 18 May 2020 96,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 94,298 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer tyre wall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 94,254 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Possibly injector bleed off pipe ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer tyre wall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,910 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,513 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 83,513 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,933 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,786 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 78,715 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 75,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,463 miles

Brakes performence tested with Decelerometer

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 70,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 66,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,255 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorated / slight blow

tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2008 59,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front windows inop

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front windows stuck in down poss

Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,000 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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BHZ 3005 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BHZ 3005, 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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What year was BHZ 3005 registered?

BHZ 3005 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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