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L40 TRS

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,767 mi
Last recorded156,767 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 TRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 156,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise battery not secured

advise extra load tyres fitted to n/s normal tyres fitted to o/s

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

advise oil leak from rear of gearbox handbrake area

Fail 19 Feb 2015 156,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise battery not secured

advise extra load tyres fitted to n/s normal tyres fitted to o/s

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

advise oil leak from rear of gearbox handbrake area

Pass 11 Feb 2014 147,201 miles

Fuel filler hose perished

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Warning lights flicker on when brake pedal pressed

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 147,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 140,677 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 132,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 131,964 miles

Oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 124,671 miles

battery insecure

cats rattling

Fail 16 Mar 2010 124,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

cats rattling

Pass 26 Mar 2009 122,329 miles

battery insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2009 122,329 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2008 119,413 miles

slight play in drag links

slight play in o/s front roll bar link

Pass 20 Dec 2006 112,602 miles

some play in o/s front roll bar link

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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L40 TRS is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L40 TRS, 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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What year was L40 TRS registered?

L40 TRS is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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