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LJM 1

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,003 mi
Last recorded151,003 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJM 1
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 151,003 miles

vehicle braking efforts on prescribed limits

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside areas and components undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,660 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 142,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,312 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,928 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,928 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,248 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 120,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 111,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 107,202 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 101,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,829 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 794,478 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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LJM 1 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 LJM 1, 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 LJM 1 registered?

LJM 1 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is LJM 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJM 1 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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