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L18 TAG

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,575 mi
Last recorded19,575 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 TAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 19,575 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,552 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 19,282 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 18,659 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 18,659 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 18,197 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 18,197 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,862 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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L18 TAG is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L18 TAG, 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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L18 TAG is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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