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P187 XAP

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,114 mi
Last recorded120,114 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 120,110 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box to front of hub(chalk marked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 99,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,400 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,715 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,600 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,111 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,184 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,762 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 84,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,077 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 XAP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P187 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 P187 XAP registered?

P187 XAP is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P187 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 XAP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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