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BIG 5990

1999 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

164,003 mi
Last recorded164,003 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Range Rover110,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5990
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 164,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 163,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 159,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 159,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 157,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 153,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 150,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 147,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 143,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 143,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 139,548 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,149 miles

abs pump slighty worn

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,959 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 125,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,807 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2011 103,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 92,618 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 92,616 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2007 83,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 75,653 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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BIG 5990 is a 1999 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 110,482 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 BIG 5990, 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 27 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 BIG 5990 registered?

BIG 5990 is a 1999 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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