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J5 BBM

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,549 mi
Last recorded144,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 144,549 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 144,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 132,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 125,293 miles

FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER SEALED

Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,958 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted

advise underside undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,425 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,959 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 123,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 122,347 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 119,897 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,934 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 111,928 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 102,660 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 98,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 93,799 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 93,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,241 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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J5 BBM is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 J5 BBM, 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 J5 BBM registered?

J5 BBM is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J5 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 BBM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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