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L44 DRR

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,677 mi
Last recorded49,677 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 DRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 49,677 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 49,324 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 49,309 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 45,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 45,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 43,864 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 42,570 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 40,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 38,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,561 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 38,561 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 38,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,095 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 35,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,580 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 35,536 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)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 34,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,485 miles

rear number plate lights orange

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,537 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,613 miles

N/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R tyre slightly cracked on outer side wall

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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L44 DRR is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L44 DRR, 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 L44 DRR registered?

L44 DRR is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is L44 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 DRR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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