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P157 TWW

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 TWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 119,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 117,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,287 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 115,268 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 111,848 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 111,841 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 107,275 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

emissions test has only just passed

Fail 15 Dec 2008 107,275 miles

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 101,696 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 101,696 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 96,675 miles

Offside Front 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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P157 TWW is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P157 TWW, 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 P157 TWW registered?

P157 TWW is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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