MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
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
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
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P178 XAP safe to buy?
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