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K3 VLW

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,949 mi
Last recorded141,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 141,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 141,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 139,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 137,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 136,818 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 136,818 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 134,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 134,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 132,636 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,382 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 129,245 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 129,245 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,059 miles

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHT CRACK

Fail 5 Jan 2016 127,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHT CRACK

Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,071 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 126,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front door mirror glass damaged and taped up

Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,455 miles

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 124,453 miles

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

Oil leak

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 8 Jan 2013 122,820 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 122,817 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r seat belt plastic holder broken , but holder working correctly

Pass 31 Jan 2012 119,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 117,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 110,593 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 106,200 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 106,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 100,335 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 100,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K3 VLW is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 K3 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 VLW registered?

K3 VLW is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is K3 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 VLW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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