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P173 PVM

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,599 mi
Last recorded138,599 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 PVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 138,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undersills corroded and pinholed

vehicle underbody starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2015 138,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 138,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR TO SILL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 134,406 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 130,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

unable to open petrol flap

Pass 5 Apr 2013 130,023 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to open petrol flap

Pass 3 May 2012 119,922 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 119,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,134 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 115,125 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 107,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 96,683 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 845,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,826 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,212 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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P173 PVM is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P173 PVM, 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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P173 PVM is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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