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L9 SKC

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,520 mi
Last recorded156,520 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 SKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 156,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 156,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 151,765 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 151,714 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 144,913 miles

n/s/f washer jets poor

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 8 Aug 2006 144,913 miles

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

n/s/f washer jets poor

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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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L9 SKC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 122,526 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 L9 SKC, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L9 SKC?

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What year was L9 SKC registered?

L9 SKC is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is L9 SKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 SKC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L9 SKC have outstanding finance?

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