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L900 TJM

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 TJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting more then one place (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to rear inner sill

rear dampness to axle

Fail 4 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

dampness to rear axle seals

Pass 14 Jun 2018 155,223 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 24 Apr 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

all tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 8 Sep 2016 151,415 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

all tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 23 Jul 2014 150,145 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 146,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 141,350 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insucure

Fail 24 May 2012 141,349 miles

Air suspension accumulator displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Air suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insucure

Fail 17 Apr 2012 141,349 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insucure

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 136,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Fail 6 Dec 2010 136,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 22 Feb 2010 132,798 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 132,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 130,617 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 130,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 126,050 miles

Brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake back plates damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2007 126,048 miles

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

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

Brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake back plates damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2006 125,903 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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L900 TJM is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 L900 TJM, 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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L900 TJM is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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