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L2 OBW

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,576 mi
Last recorded183,576 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 OBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2011 183,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 183,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 171,380 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust joints rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

water leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 163,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 156,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 150,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 143,895 miles

Evidence of oil leaking from rear diff

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

Heavy engine oil leaks

nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2005 121,863 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L2 OBW is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L2 OBW, 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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What year was L2 OBW registered?

L2 OBW is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is L2 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 OBW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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