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K55 MCP

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

241,974 mi
Last recorded241,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 241,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 238,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 235,632 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 231,890 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 231,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 227,055 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 227,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 223,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 219,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 219,494 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 213,559 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 213,559 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 206,444 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 200,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear slight oil leak hub gasket

Fail 8 Jun 2017 200,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear slight oil leak hub gasket

Pass 23 Jun 2016 194,021 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 186,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front diff seal seeping

offside rear brake backing plate missing

Pass 14 May 2014 185,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 183,638 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 183,631 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 176,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 170,713 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)

Pass 20 May 2010 169,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 165,956 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 165,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 153,978 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 153,978 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 140,864 miles

Oil leak on engine ....possible rocker cover gaskets

Still dampness around offside rear hub

Fail 22 Feb 2007 140,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak on engine .... possible rocker cover gaskets

Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear seat belt catch cover broken

windscreen chiped out side of the swept area

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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K55 MCP is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K55 MCP, 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.

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K55 MCP is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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