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BSS 238M

2002 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,519 mi
Last recorded125,519 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover98,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 238M
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,519 miles

Slight Damage To Front Windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,705 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 123,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,280 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 122,280 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,537 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windows tinted

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,890 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,299 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,531 miles

Inner track rod slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 36,894 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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BSS 238M is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 98,325 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 BSS 238M, 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 24 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 BSS 238M registered?

BSS 238M is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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