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M12 VDH

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,205 mi
Last recorded191,205 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 VDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 191,205 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 190,470 miles

Oil leak

may have leak on o/s/r hub seal

n/s/f fog out

Fail 15 Dec 2014 190,470 miles

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

Oil leak

may have leak on o/s/r hub seal

n/s/f fog out

side steps bent and twisted

temp repair to rear bumper

Pass 30 Oct 2013 187,226 miles

Oil leak

n/s & o/s running boards corroded.

o/s/ head lamp lens damaged.

oil leak from o/s/r hub seal area.

rear bumper fixed with ratchet strap.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 187,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s running boards corroded.

o/s/ head lamp lens damaged.

oil leak from o/s/r hub seal area.

rear bumper fixed with ratchet strap.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 184,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 184,630 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 182,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 180,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 167,594 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 167,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 155,988 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 155,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 155,927 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 155,951 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 155,896 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 139,880 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 139,880 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M12 VDH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 M12 VDH, 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 M12 VDH registered?

M12 VDH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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