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JMZ 1279

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,045 mi
Last recorded197,045 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMZ 1279
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 197,045 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 197,031 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 192,961 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both nearside and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2023 190,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2023 190,567 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2022 184,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner sills on both sides starting to corrode

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 184,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner sills on both sides starting to corrode

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 177,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 177,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 170,611 miles

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

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

cover missing from passenger side front seat belt buckle

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 26 Mar 2019 159,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 154,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 144,025 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 144,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,230 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2015 126,508 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 112,771 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

some dampness around rear handbrake drum

Pass 22 Aug 2012 105,141 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,908 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 76,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 60,493 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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JMZ 1279 is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JMZ 1279, 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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JMZ 1279 is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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