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ESU 416

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,013 mi
Last recorded166,013 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 416
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 166,013 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 166,012 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 164,683 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 164,681 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 161,640 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2015 161,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 156,436 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 156,436 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 152,034 miles

front fog light broken

o/side front headlight chipped

Fail 12 Jul 2012 147,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 147,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 143,868 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 143,866 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 139,112 miles

both front tyres worn onedges advise attention

Pass 10 Apr 2009 133,682 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 127,815 miles

Offside headlight chipped

Fail 20 Mar 2008 127,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlight chipped

Pass 5 Mar 2007 120,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 112,490 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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ESU 416 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ESU 416, 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 ESU 416 registered?

ESU 416 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is ESU 416 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESU 416 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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