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FM04 VFU

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,813 mi
Last recorded78,813 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,813 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 78,813 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,473 miles

both outer rear view mirrors loose

both rear tyres worn on edges

brake pipes at front corroded

corrosion to undercarriage & components

damage to paintwork

engine mil on

oil leak

osf wiper blade cable tied on

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,473 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both outer rear view mirrors loose

both rear tyres worn on edges

brake pipes at front corroded

corrosion to undercarriage & components

damage to paintwork

engine mil on

oil leak

osf wiper blade cable tied on

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,923 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all tyre sidewalls damaged, some badly

brake pipes at front corroded

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to paintwork

Fail 5 Dec 2014 74,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

brake pipes at front corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all tyre sidewalls damaged, some badly

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to paintwork

nsr tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,874 miles

all tyre sidewalls damaged

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all tyre sidewalls damaged

both rear tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,844 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre sidewalls damaged

damage to bodywork

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,940 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,789 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre has a cut but not yet to the cord.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,757 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 40,583 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 40,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres appear to be wearing uneven

recommend tyre pressure check

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,670 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FM04 VFU is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM04 VFU, 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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FM04 VFU is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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