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J444 RMR

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,666 mi
Last recorded146,666 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 RMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 146,666 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front half shaft seal leaking

offside front floor to sill has corrosion out within 30cm

Pass 29 May 2012 141,619 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight dampness at handbrake drum

Pass 23 May 2011 135,882 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 23 May 2011 135,882 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside side repeater lens missing

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 129,313 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 129,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 124,059 miles

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)

all steering ball joints slight play

both front seat belts showing signs of being crushed in door with no substantial damage

Fail 16 Apr 2009 124,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

all steering ball joints slight play

both front seat belts showing signs of being crushed in door with no substantial damage

Pass 5 May 2008 120,077 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2008 120,065 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 86,196 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air suspension warning lamp on but suspension at correct height and clear of bump stops

Fail 23 Mar 2006 86,190 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J444 RMR is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 128,692 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 J444 RMR, 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 30 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 J444 RMR registered?

J444 RMR is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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