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P896 ARN

1997 Land Rover 110

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,859 mi
Last recorded162,859 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 11098,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 ARN
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 162,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres perishing

small oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2025 156,981 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 149,603 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 149,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 143,898 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 143,882 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 140,804 miles

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 129,624 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2016 129,624 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Pitman joint on drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing Pad pin not secured. (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis close to anti roll bar mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 125,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 125,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,102 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 116,965 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 111,908 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 111,876 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise exhaust system poor condition rusty back box

advise front no/plate in poor condiition

Pass 3 Nov 2009 101,284 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 95,223 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 95,223 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 82,837 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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P896 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover 110 in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 98,807 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P896 ARN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P896 ARN is a 1997 Land Rover 110, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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