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E5 JAT

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,014 mi
Last recorded140,014 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 JAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 140,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 137,766 miles

Offside Front axle seal slight seepage of oil

Fail 6 Nov 2020 137,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front axle seal slight seepage of oil

Pass 11 May 2019 133,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 130,363 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Jul 2014 127,933 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 120,275 miles

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

offside wiper split but cleaning

Fail 20 Feb 2012 120,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside wiper split but cleaning

Pass 10 Feb 2011 113,870 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 111,349 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 105,588 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 93,022 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 93,022 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,474 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 81,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 76,229 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 76,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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E5 JAT is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E5 JAT, 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 E5 JAT registered?

E5 JAT is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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