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P205 KES

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,090 mi
Last recorded143,090 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 KES
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 143,090 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of the car undersealed/greased

Pass 17 Oct 2024 142,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underside of the vehicle undersealed. (brake pipes, chasis, etc.)

Pass 13 Oct 2023 140,692 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle is undersealed. chasis, brake pipes etc.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 139,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside of vehicle undersealed/waxoyled brake pipes and covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 138,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside of vehicle undersealed/waxoyled brake pipes and covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 134,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 134,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 128,521 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2015 128,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,974 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 122,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 122,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 119,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 115,821 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,888 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 103,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 103,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 100,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,691 miles

pipes to rear hoses slightly coroded

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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P205 KES is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P205 KES, 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 P205 KES registered?

P205 KES is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P205 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 KES shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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