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P138 OLD

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 OLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 186,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 179,270 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 170,089 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 126,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,208 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 119,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 114,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

damp around handbrake drum

front radius arm bushes perished

slight play in both sides of drag links

Fail 12 Oct 2011 114,185 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

damp around handbrake drum

front radius arm bushes perished

slight play in both sides of drag links

Pass 11 Feb 2010 112,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 112,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front bellows in poor condition

n/s rear bellows in poor condition

o/s front bellows in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2008 107,641 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 97,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 78,692 miles

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

oil leak

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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P138 OLD is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P138 OLD, 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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P138 OLD is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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