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K2 VYS

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,076 mi
Last recorded175,076 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 VYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 175,076 miles

Exhaust rear silencers heavily corroded - O/S & N/S

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Cross brace very heavily corroded - Advise replacement (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 172,831 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 170,956 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near step mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play first ball joint from steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 170,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near step mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play first ball joint from steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 168,506 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 166,149 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 166,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 162,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 158,462 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 158,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 150,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 141,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 134,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 131,363 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 130,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 129,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 129,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 126,439 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 126,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 125,477 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link, front & rear suspension air bags all badly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2010 125,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 116,346 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 116,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 107,567 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 107,567 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 95,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2006 86,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 132,287 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 132,287 miles

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

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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K2 VYS is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K2 VYS, 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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K2 VYS is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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