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P183 XAP

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,679 mi
Last recorded125,679 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 XAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,679 miles

both front shocks bushes perished

both rear suspension air bags perished

both rear suspension arm bushes perished

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r shock corroded

rear number plate poor

small play both front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 15 Feb 2021 125,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shocks bushes perished

both rear suspension air bags perished

both rear suspension arm bushes perished

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r shock corroded

rear number plate poor

small play both front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2019 120,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 118,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,250 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,131 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

thermostat fault

Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,285 miles

oil leaks on engine

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2013 105,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

oil leaks on engine

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2012 102,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,068 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,858 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 87,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 82,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,504 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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P183 XAP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P183 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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P183 XAP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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