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P12 SRL

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,941 mi
Last recorded163,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 SRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 163,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 160,026 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 157,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2022 157,574 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2021 157,341 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2020 155,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 155,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 153,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 150,790 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 147,713 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 145,816 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,712 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 142,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 136,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2012 134,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 132,441 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 130,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 128,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 126,406 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2007 123,460 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 123,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 120,020 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 120,017 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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P12 SRL is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P12 SRL, 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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P12 SRL is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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