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R137 PDL

1997 Land Rover 110

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,683 mi
Last recorded163,683 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 11098,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 PDL
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 163,683 miles

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

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

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

presented without front windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2026 163,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

presented without front windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2025 161,829 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag link ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leaks

surface rust on under side and underbonnet

Pass 17 Jun 2023 161,811 miles

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

Nearside Front outriger rusting

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

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

Offside Front floor rusting to excess

engine noise

front windscreen not fitted

front wipers not fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2023 161,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front outriger rusting

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

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

Offside Front floor rusting to excess

engine noise

front windscreen not fitted

front wipers not fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 161,733 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 161,733 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 161,297 miles

Central Rear play in rear centre diff mounting

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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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R137 PDL is a 1997 Land Rover 110 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R137 PDL, 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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What year was R137 PDL registered?

R137 PDL is a 1997 Land Rover 110, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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