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P156 XAP

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,614 mi
Last recorded142,614 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 XAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 142,614 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 116,147 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 116,143 miles

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

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,397 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 91,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,609 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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P156 XAP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P156 XAP, 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 P156 XAP registered?

P156 XAP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P156 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 XAP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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