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M22 GGW

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,646 mi
Last recorded198,646 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 GGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 198,646 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 198,646 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 197,016 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 193,304 miles

General underside corrosion to rear of vehicle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 190,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 188,143 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PERISHED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 185,449 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 180,422 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 176,530 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Injector Seals Worn/ Damp/ Slight Seepage

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Seatbelt Clasp Cover Broken Offside Rear

Pass 4 Aug 2017 171,332 miles

Injectors Damp

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2016 163,024 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 156,103 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 156,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector leak off (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 146,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2014 146,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 139,986 miles

Light misting of oil round parking brake drum possible transmission fluid leak

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Snapped wheel bolt N/S/R has been secured/replaced with nut

Fail 30 May 2013 139,931 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Light misting of oil round parking brake drum possible transmission fluid leak

Nails in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Plastic cover sills fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Snapped wheel bolt N/S/R has been secured/replaced with nut

Pass 18 May 2012 132,755 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing outer edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 9 May 2012 132,618 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing outer edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 127,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 17 May 2011 126,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 122,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 110,705 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 102,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 92,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M22 GGW is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M22 GGW, 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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M22 GGW is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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