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BMZ 7298

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,367 mi
Last recorded172,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 7298
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 172,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 172,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 167,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 163,565 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 163,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 154,754 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 154,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 151,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 149,708 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 149,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 149,166 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 146,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 142,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,383 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 137,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 133,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 130,317 miles

o/s/f diff leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 130,317 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f diff leak

Pass 9 May 2012 129,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 128,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 126,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 124,943 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 124,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 122,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 119,356 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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BMZ 7298 is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 128,692 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 BMZ 7298, 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 30 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 BMZ 7298 registered?

BMZ 7298 is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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