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C5 HCH

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,668 mi
Last recorded114,668 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 114,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 108,972 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2008 108,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside rear ride height sensor insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2007 103,263 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 103,263 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,562 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 94,562 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 86,315 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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C5 HCH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C5 HCH, 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 C5 HCH registered?

C5 HCH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C5 HCH safe to buy?

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