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J700 DMS

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,326 mi
Last recorded192,326 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 DMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 192,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

rear tyres cracking an perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 192,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

rear tyres cracking an perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 186,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 176,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 172,716 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Jun 2010 172,672 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 166,042 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

slight lift in o/s and n/s track rod ends

Fail 30 Jun 2009 166,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

slight lift in o/s and n/s track rod ends

Pass 10 Jun 2008 163,758 miles

front and rear registration plates slightly damaged

long handbrake travel

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 4 Jun 2008 163,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Coolant leak

long handbrake travel

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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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J700 DMS is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 116,712 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 J700 DMS, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J700 DMS is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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