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C8 AWR

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

144,324 mi
Last recorded144,324 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 144,324 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 142,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,905 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 133,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 129,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 126,353 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,216 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 108,436 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,367 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 105,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,780 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 98,404 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009
Pass 2 Oct 2008 92,029 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 87,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,531 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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C8 AWR is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 C8 AWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 AWR registered?

C8 AWR is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is C8 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 AWR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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