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R280 ADL

1997 Land Rover 110

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,978 mi
Last recorded168,978 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 11098,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 ADL
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 168,978 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 168,975 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 168,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 168,724 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 168,431 miles

front tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 166,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 163,546 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 162,185 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 162,171 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 158,016 miles

drop arm ball joint dustcover deteriorated

nearside outer hub oil seal leaking

suspect fuel leak

Pass 27 Sep 2018 155,063 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 151,648 miles

A rear cross member thats supports the body and seat fixings is VERY badly corroded

Rear axle pinion seal is leaking badly

Rear suspension check strap is broken

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside chassis by the shock absorber top mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 151,641 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to the front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower mounting has excessive movement (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe along the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure fell out whilst being tested due to corrosion to fixing ring (1.7.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front chassis rail corroded through . )( viewed in wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside chassis rail at the rear by the anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside chassis rail at the rear by the anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected cover / cap missing that holds the plug in position (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded through out its length and parts missing in places (6.6.6)

A rear cross member thats supports the body and seat fixings is VERY badly corroded

Rear axle pinion seal is leaking badly

Rear suspension check strap is broken

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside chassis by the shock absorber top mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 146,672 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside front wheel

Centre rear lateral body support cross member very badly corroded

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel

Nearside front shock absorber lower bushing worn

Rear axle differential is leaking oil

Fail 30 Sep 2016 146,665 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer face of the rear chassis rail (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advanced corrosion to offside front wheel

Centre rear lateral body support cross member very badly corroded

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel

Nearside front shock absorber lower bushing worn

Rear axle differential is leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,583 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 141,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front chassis rail outer face at damper mounting area (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear chassis outer face by anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside rear chassis rail inner face corroded through (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting The whole of the rear cross member corroded through within mounting areas (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings The whole of the rear cross member extensively corroded thgrough (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt reel is damaged (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2014 133,919 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 133,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,098 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 132,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 123,079 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,057 miles

Centre cross beam for body is badly corroded and nearing limits.

Nearside front shock absorber lower bush is worn.

Steering damper offside end bush is worn.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 116,050 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre cross beam for body is badly corroded and nearing limits.

Nearside front shock absorber lower bush is worn.

Steering damper offside end bush is worn.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 108,553 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 108,545 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 100,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number plate is starting to perrish

Fail 23 Sep 2009 100,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number plate is starting to perrish

Pass 27 Sep 2008 97,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate is starting to perrish

Fail 27 Sep 2008 97,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate is starting to perrish

Pass 1 Oct 2007 86,643 miles

Advisery items same as in last report on Test No. 473111677223

Fail 28 Sep 2007 86,640 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn near to the wear in dicators

off side front seat belt webbing in poor condition.

rear cross member corroding in places.

small amount of play in rear shock absorber top bushes.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,150 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 80,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 73,837 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Small lump in side wall on Off side rear tyre

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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R280 ADL is a 1997 Land Rover 110 in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R280 ADL, 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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R280 ADL is a 1997 Land Rover 110, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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