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E91 JEF

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,876 mi
Last recorded67,876 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE91 JEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 67,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,874 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,731 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 66,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 65,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,904 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,701 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 65,701 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,713 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 64,709 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,141 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 61,141 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,873 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 57,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,228 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 57,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,612 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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E91 JEF is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E91 JEF, 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 E91 JEF registered?

E91 JEF is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E91 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E91 JEF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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