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LIL 5031

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 5031
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 126,081 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

light corrossion to full underside

throttle sticks

Pass 4 Jun 2018 126,058 miles

front and rear discs pitted

light corrossion to full underside

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 126,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front and rear discs pitted

light corrossion to full underside

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 125,965 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

all tyres outer walls cracked

corrossion to full underside

Fail 31 May 2017 125,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

all tyres outer walls cracked

corrossion to full underside

Pass 31 May 2016 125,835 miles

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

both sides inner sills corroded

brakes squeak

number plate lights dull

underside lightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2016 125,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

underside lightly corroded

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

both sides inner sills corroded

brakes squeak

number plate lights dull

Pass 20 May 2015 125,718 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 125,704 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 125,704 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 125,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front prop shaft rear uj worn

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 125,563 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front prop shaft rear uj worn

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 123,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 122,098 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 122,083 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f droplink worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 117,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 112,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 105,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 100,406 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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LIL 5031 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LIL 5031, 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.

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What year was LIL 5031 registered?

LIL 5031 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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