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N142 YMS

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,520 mi
Last recorded182,520 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover128,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 YMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 182,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front diff oil seal has slight oil leak

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

slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 182,513 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front diff oil seal has slight oil leak

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

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 178,129 miles

Fuel tank support bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 178,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank support bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 170,773 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 161,191 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 151,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 151,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 139,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 122,217 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009
Fail 6 Apr 2009

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,937 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,980 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,701 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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N142 YMS is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 128,692 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 N142 YMS, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N142 YMS is a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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