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EJF 357

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,632 mi
Last recorded90,632 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJF 357
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 90,632 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along radiator lower support bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, both front bush to axle within radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill, plastic cover reducing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, over the air suspension reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached nearside and offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside, front bushes connection to chasssis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,526 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, both front bushes connecting to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached arch lining bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached nearside and offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside, front bushes to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,874 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside, both front bushes by axle, radius arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end of sill, lower sill covered by trim reducing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,628 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper and reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill, covered by plastic trim reducing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear, engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,114 miles

power steering leak [ pump]

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,429 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,811 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,513 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,991 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 79,579 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,449 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 77,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,034 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,009 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,605 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 71,605 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

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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EJF 357 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJF 357, 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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EJF 357 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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