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P53 RNE

1997 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

226,634 mi
Last recorded226,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Unknown106,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 RNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 226,634 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 226,623 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 219,222 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear diffs slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2022 219,219 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm on full left lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7.50r16c (116/114n) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage strong advise (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 213,570 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 213,569 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front suspension control arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 200,900 miles

Offside Front Lower drivers floor corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 200,899 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play could also be wheel bearing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod attached to steering drag link (not track rod end) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower drivers floor corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 200,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 200,848 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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P53 RNE is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 106,226 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P53 RNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P53 RNE is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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