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M3 WVH

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Orange Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

206,415 mi
Last recorded206,415 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 206,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 206,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 204,957 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Feb 2025 204,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 203,351 miles

Offside inner sill holed but not a prescribed area

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 203,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill holed but not a prescribed area

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 199,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2021 197,972 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 197,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

noise on front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2020 194,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 194,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 190,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 189,096 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 187,842 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 187,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 185,115 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 185,115 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2014 182,873 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 182,869 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 178,446 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 178,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 174,473 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 174,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 167,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 167,767 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

engine oil leak under front of vehicle

front brake pads wearing low on offside and pad lining deteriorating

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2 mm and has a deep cut to cords

offside front and nearside front axle stabiliser bar bushes x 4 worn

offside rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses heavily corroded

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2 mm

slight damage to offside front and nearside front seat belt webbings

Pass 20 Apr 2010 158,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 150,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 150,170 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 144,667 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 132,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 130,609 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 130,605 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M3 WVH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Orange with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 M3 WVH, 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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M3 WVH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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