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R233 UOW

1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,038 mi
Last recorded109,038 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto114,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 UOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover 4.0 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 109,038 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 108,594 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,507 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs lipped

Fail 12 Nov 2011 102,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs lipped

Pass 18 Nov 2010 93,564 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 93,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 86,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front lower swivels gators split

both front tyres wearing inner edges and tread uneven

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 86,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front lower swivels gators split

both front tyres wearing inner edges and tread uneven

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 84,490 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 84,490 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,960 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 77,464 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 77,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
5,160
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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R233 UOW is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 114,922 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 Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R233 UOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R233 UOW is a 1997 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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