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L50 PBJ

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,381 mi
Last recorded153,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 PBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 153,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 152,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 148,978 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 144,489 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre rear seat belt stalk damaged

possible slight play at offside front bottom ball joint

slight lift in nearside front track rod end

Pass 30 Aug 2006 138,186 miles

centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear suspension slightly low

possible slight play at nearside front track rod end

segments of centre stop lamp not working

spark plug leads possibly shorting out

Fail 30 Aug 2006 138,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear suspension slightly low

segments of centre stop lamp not working

slight play at nearside front track rod end

spark plug leads possibly shorting out

Pass 18 Aug 2005 131,372 miles

front axle tie bar bushes split/ poor

oil leak at front diff

segment of centre stop lamp not working

some play at nearside front front track rod end

Fail 16 Aug 2005 131,363 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front axle tie bar bushes split/ worn

front diff leaking oil

sgement of centre stop lamp not working

some play at nearside front front track rod end

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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L50 PBJ is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L50 PBJ, 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 L50 PBJ registered?

L50 PBJ is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is L50 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 PBJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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