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BIG 8554

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,332 mi
Last recorded158,332 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8554
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 158,332 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 158,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 135,291 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 135,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 119,734 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Aug 2011 119,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Sides Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bushes Worn.

Brake Discs Both Sides Front & Rear Worn & Under-Cut.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,766 miles

Slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Slight corrosion on offside rear air spring

Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,702 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 79,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,071 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 8554 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8554, 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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BIG 8554 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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