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M4 LXC

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,119 mi
Last recorded71,119 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 LXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 71,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chasiss to body (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 70,996 miles

all brake pipes corroded

handbrake performance just passed test

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from front pipe on nearside bank

slight play from steering box

Fail 29 Dec 2015 70,996 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

handbrake performance just passed test

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from front pipe on nearside bank

slight play from steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,824 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 69,811 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre small cuts

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,985 miles

both rear tyres small cuts

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,518 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,508 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 65,496 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 63,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,861 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 52,192 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 52,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M4 LXC is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 116,712 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 M4 LXC, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M4 LXC is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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