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N142 JOT

1996 Land Rover Rangerover

Silver Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,065 mi
Last recorded149,065 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 JOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 149,065 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 149,064 miles

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))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 144,221 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 140,723 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 140,722 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2018 140,965 miles

Oil leak various ()

Fail 8 May 2018 140,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak various ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 139,499 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Oil leak ()

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 139,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake grabbing severely Excessive foot brake pedal travel (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Slight seepage from drive shaft seal

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 137,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 135,772 miles

oil around engine area

Pass 16 May 2013 134,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 134,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 133,124 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from n/s/f diff seal

Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 127,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 94,178 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,131 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 81,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

interior mirror not fitted

long handbrake travel

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover?

Based on 2,667 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
5,219
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
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N142 JOT is a 1996 Land Rover Rangerover in Silver with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Rangerover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N142 JOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N142 JOT is a 1996 Land Rover Rangerover, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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