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C15 OXO

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,847 mi
Last recorded115,847 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 OXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 115,847 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 115,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 107,022 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 107,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 107,018 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2010 106,886 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Second hand parts fitted.

Under vehicle in poor condition.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2010 106,886 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Under vehicle in poor condition.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 104,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2008 104,620 miles

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)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 99,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 91,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C15 OXO is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C15 OXO, 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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What year was C15 OXO registered?

C15 OXO is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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