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P187 CBL

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,555 mi
Last recorded114,555 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 CBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 114,555 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/s - N/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 May 2026 114,555 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/s - N/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under vehicle undersealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2016 11,407 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 11,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 113,789 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,411 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 107,411 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,510 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,011 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 231,098 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 223,841 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2007 201,961 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 155,645 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 155,645 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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P187 CBL is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P187 CBL, 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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P187 CBL is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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