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C4 JDJ

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,057 mi
Last recorded139,057 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 JDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 139,057 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 139,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 138,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 138,099 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 137,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 136,020 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 136,017 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to suspension and prop shaft condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Broken at lower mount (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 134,425 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 132,665 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipes insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust fowling body

Fail 18 Apr 2019 132,655 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Brake pipes insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust fowling body

Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,139 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,071 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 126,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 121,317 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt catch slightly damaged (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing slightly damaged (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight coolant leak at radiator

slight dampness at power steering pump

slight diesel leak, dampness on engine

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 121,317 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt catch slightly damaged (5.2.2a)

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing slightly damaged (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight coolant leak at radiator

slight dampness at power steering pump

slight diesel leak, dampness on engine

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,229 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mount corroded

slight dampness at power sreering pump

Fail 8 Apr 2015 116,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 112,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 107,979 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,153 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,153 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

childseat fitted at rear center seatbelt

exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,715 miles

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

child seat fitted at rear center seat belt

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat fitted at rear center seat belt

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,191 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,200 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 61,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 54,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,007 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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C4 JDJ is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C4 JDJ, 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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C4 JDJ is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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