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D16 RJC

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,626 mi
Last recorded220,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 RJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2014 220,626 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 213,134 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 213,134 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 206,464 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 206,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 201,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low and nailed

damp around power steering pipes by front crossmember

nearside front seatbelt stork outer cover missing

offside headlight holed

parking brake travel

power steering slightly noisy

rear number plate

slight play in drop arm balljoint

slight play nearside trackrod end

slight smoke under reving

wire very close to steering UJ

Fail 23 Jun 2010 201,509 miles

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

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low and nailed

damp around power steering pipes by front crossmember

nearside front seatbelt stork outer cover missing

offside headlight holed

parking brake travel

power steering slightly noisy

rear number plate

slight play in drop arm balljoint

slight play nearside trackrod end

slight smoke under reving

wire very close to steering UJ

Fail 23 Jun 2010 201,509 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight smoke under reving

wires very close to UJ

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low and nailed

damp round PAS pipes by crossmember

drop arm balljoint slight play

nearside front belt stork cover missing

nearside step starting to rust

nearside trackrod end slight play

offside front tyre wearing low

offside headlight holed

power steering pump slightly noisy

rear number plate

Pass 18 Jun 2009 198,098 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 198,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 195,986 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 174,539 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 174,539 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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D16 RJC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D16 RJC, 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 D16 RJC registered?

D16 RJC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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