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DB 290

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,046 mi
Last recorded38,046 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB 290
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 38,046 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 38,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL BADLY CRACKED (255/60-18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL BADLY CRACKED (255/60-18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL BADLY CRACKED (255/60-18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL BADLY CRACKED (255/60-18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear centre seatbelt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS AND COMPONANTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear tailgate does not open

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS AND COMPONANTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 38,011 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2019

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear lamp unit has water ingress

Fail 22 May 2019

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear lamp unit has water ingress

Pass 30 May 2018

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement retaining bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

slight smell of fuel apparent at time off test no leaks found

Fail 25 May 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement retaining bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

slight smell of fuel apparent at time off test no leaks found

Pass 24 Sep 2015
Pass 2 May 2014 24,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,257 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,046 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,027 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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DB 290 is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 98,255 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 DB 290, 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 22 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 DB 290 registered?

DB 290 is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is DB 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB 290 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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