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J8 TDD

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,682 mi
Last recorded206,682 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 206,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 204,418 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 204,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 194,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 184,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 176,766 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 9 Sep 2016 176,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Sep 2015 169,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 164,459 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 164,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 158,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 158,503 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 154,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 154,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 148,966 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 148,963 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 132,802 miles

brake pipe to rear flexi hoses rusty

nsr tyre worn centre tread

screw nsr tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2009 132,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe to rear flexi hoses rusty

nsr tyre worn centre tread

screw nsr tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 121,440 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 113,042 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 104,423 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 97,495 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 97,236 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J8 TDD is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J8 TDD, 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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What year was J8 TDD registered?

J8 TDD is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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