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K8 EWE

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,356 mi
Last recorded138,356 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 EWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 138,356 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 138,352 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion under body , brakes , steering and suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,084 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 137,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 132,738 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,209 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 121,102 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 121,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 128,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

BOTH FRONT VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED/PITTED

BOTH REAR SOLID DISCS WEAR/RUSTED/PITTED

Pass 12 Oct 2011 120,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 110,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 102,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,298 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,725 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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K8 EWE is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K8 EWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 EWE registered?

K8 EWE is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is K8 EWE safe to buy?

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