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P205 PAH

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,440 mi
Last recorded185,440 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 PAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 185,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 181,509 miles

Front brake hoses rusting Front tyre wall cracking Offside rear discs pitted Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 179,381 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

bonnet open symbol activated/bonnet has locked in closed position

staining to nearside rear hub area/slight

Fail 26 Feb 2016 179,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

bonnet open symbol activated/bonnet has locked in closed position

staining to nearside rear hub area/slight

Pass 17 Oct 2014 179,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 172,178 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 172,113 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 165,996 miles

both rear tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 30 Jun 2011 158,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 152,007 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 145,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 134,926 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 130,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 110,001 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 PAH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PAH, 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 PAH registered?

P205 PAH is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P205 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 PAH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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