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L44 YOC

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,926 mi
Last recorded181,926 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 YOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 181,926 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 181,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 180,571 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush And Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 180,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush And Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 177,840 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2013 174,563 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased/painted

Fail 6 Dec 2012 171,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Dec 2012 171,772 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Dec 2011 168,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

oil leak from ns front and os rear hubs unable to see if its gone on to the brake discs or not

Pass 8 Nov 2010 156,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 148,101 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 146,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 135,752 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 124,330 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 115,401 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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L44 YOC is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YOC, 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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L44 YOC is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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