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P208 FJF

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,896 mi
Last recorded204,896 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 FJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 204,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 201,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 199,861 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 199,840 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 198,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hub seal leeking

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

Offside Fuel hose corroded to fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 198,163 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hub seal leeking

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

Offside Fuel hose corroded to fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 192,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 192,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 192,107 miles

Nearside Rear Outer axle oil leaking slightly

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2017 188,612 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 188,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 181,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 180,167 miles

front prop shaft worn

oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2015 180,167 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front prop shaft worn

oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2014 178,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front propshaft rear uj worn

Pass 5 Nov 2014 178,094 miles

Oil leak

front propshaft rear uj worn

Pass 9 Nov 2013 176,012 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2013 176,012 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 173,768 miles

Oil leak

front propshaft rear uj slight play

rear axle nearside rear oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2011 170,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 162,947 miles

Oil leak

rear seat belt lock covers broken

Fail 16 Oct 2010 162,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

rear seat belt lock covers broken

Pass 13 Nov 2009 157,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 150,216 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 142,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 134,016 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 133,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P208 FJF is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P208 FJF, 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 P208 FJF registered?

P208 FJF is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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