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N13 KAK

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,969 mi
Last recorded157,969 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 KAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 157,969 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure And rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 152,954 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 152,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 148,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 148,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 146,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Across rear axle / subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 145,263 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 145,250 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,410 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 137,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 135,277 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 133,865 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 133,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,739 miles

advise corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2013 131,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 131,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 128,974 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 126,802 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 126,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 122,566 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 122,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 117,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 106,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 100,483 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 100,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 96,196 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 90,657 miles

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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N13 KAK is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N13 KAK, 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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N13 KAK is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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