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BR 16

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Bronze Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,324 mi
Last recorded107,324 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR 16
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 107,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,181 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 107,181 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,870 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,039 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 104,321 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 103,406 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 99,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 98,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 98,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,267 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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BR 16 is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Bronze with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BR 16, 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 BR 16 registered?

BR 16 is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is BR 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR 16 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BR 16 have outstanding finance?

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