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P135 DRB

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,718 mi
Last recorded171,718 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 DRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 171,718 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at axle (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2014 169,693 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 169,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s repeater is slightly insecure

n/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2013 167,997 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 165,910 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 165,900 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2011 160,893 miles

offside front brake pads worn low

power steering pipe slightly damp with fluid

Pass 5 Jan 2011 159,080 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2010 159,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 157,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 157,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 153,523 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 145,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 138,382 miles

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

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

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

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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P135 DRB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P135 DRB, 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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P135 DRB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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