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P178 XAP

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,202 mi
Last recorded129,202 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 XAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 129,202 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,552 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 118,544 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play attached to off side front drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 104,079 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,871 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,461 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both front wiper blades splitting

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2011 96,458 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both front wiper blades splitting

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,541 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 93,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 90,936 miles

both front seat belts have been caught in door locks

front pads wearing low

n/s/f lower swivel dust boot split

n/s/r inner indecator lens cracked

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing belt buckle still operates

oil misting around power steering pipe/pump

rear discs showing scores

Fail 15 Jul 2009 90,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front seat belts have been caught in door locks

front pads wearing low

n/s/f lower swivel dust boot split

n/s/r inner indecator lens cracked

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing belt buckle still operates

oil misting around power steering pipe/pump

rear discs showing scores

Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 84,116 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,805 miles

CHILDS SEAT FITTED IN NSR

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

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

OSR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,413 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 62,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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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P178 XAP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P178 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 P178 XAP registered?

P178 XAP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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