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CAD 5S

1997 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,658 mi
Last recorded183,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Unknown106,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 5S
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 183,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 169,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 157,668 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 147,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 138,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 132,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 126,554 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 126,554 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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CAD 5S is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 106,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAD 5S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CAD 5S registered?

CAD 5S is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is CAD 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAD 5S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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