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P144 YKS

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,067 mi
Last recorded112,067 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 YKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,067 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2021 112,012 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases T section and o/s tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension system inoperative air suspension on all 4 bump stops (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chassie heavily corroded / suspension mounts

Rear suspension components corroded / brake components corroded

oil leak

various brake hose ferrells/ unions corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 110,344 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 103,769 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 103,674 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excesively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,305 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 100,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,053 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 98,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,101 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 92,520 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 92,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,995 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 88,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 88,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 77,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 72,376 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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P144 YKS 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 65.2%.

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 P144 YKS, 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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P144 YKS is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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