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R240 OUS

1997 Land Rover Unknown

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,836 mi
Last recorded97,836 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Unknown106,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 OUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,836 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 97,487 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 97,477 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 'a' arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,979 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 96,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,486 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 94,792 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 94,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 93,062 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 93,060 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling brake pipe (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 91,176 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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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R240 OUS is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R240 OUS, 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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What year was R240 OUS registered?

R240 OUS is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R240 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 OUS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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