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P137 DRB

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 DRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 123,696 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 May 2017 123,696 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 May 2015 108,189 miles

drivers door mirror damage but not affecting view one rear number plate light fault remaining one o/k

Pass 10 May 2014 92,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 86,262 miles

vehicle muddy but able to carry out test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,880 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,749 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,663 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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P137 DRB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P137 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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What year was P137 DRB registered?

P137 DRB is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P137 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 DRB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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