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M999 BSH

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,344 mi
Last recorded172,344 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 BSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 172,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 165,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 160,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 151,778 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 144,057 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 134,365 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake travel long but with reserve

rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight corrosion to chassis and floor

Pass 10 Oct 2008 125,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 124,926 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 119,227 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 119,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 115,156 miles

Rear 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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M999 BSH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M999 BSH, 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 M999 BSH registered?

M999 BSH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is M999 BSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M999 BSH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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