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L5 HGP

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 HGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 126,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On the track rod. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 122,324 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 120,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 118,530 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 114,704 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 111,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,517 miles

handbrake effort just passes mot

Pass 14 Apr 2018 103,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 103,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,162 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,646 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 93,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 66,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,025 miles

fuel filler flap lock faulty

Pass 1 Dec 2005 52,358 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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L5 HGP is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L5 HGP, 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 L5 HGP registered?

L5 HGP is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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The MOT history for L5 HGP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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