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C19 SJC

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,374 mi
Last recorded170,374 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 SJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 170,374 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside 1 out of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis within 30 cm of upper spring and shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar bracket is corroded (6.1.6 (a))

offside and nearside inner sills are corroded not within 30 cm of a mounting

Pass 14 Jun 2023 167,213 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member above rear axle is corroded at upper spring and shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 160,341 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 160,341 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 155,470 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 145,398 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside all four axel stay bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,408 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached Two wires connected top battery could do with better connections (1.9.2b)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs have surface rust

Pass 20 Oct 2016 113,895 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 20 Oct 2016 113,895 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 113,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 103,439 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 103,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,157 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 93,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 91,823 miles

diesel emissions machine not printing average reading 2.96 vehicle fitted with turbo pass

Pass 3 Feb 2009 87,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 87,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,466 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2007 86,466 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 83,211 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 79,218 miles

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

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

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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C19 SJC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C19 SJC, 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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C19 SJC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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