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R455 CCY

1997 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,943 mi
Last recorded104,943 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Unknown106,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 CCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 104,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 98,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,637 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,560 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,024 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak engine /gearbox ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,961 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 12,845 miles

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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R455 CCY is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R455 CCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R455 CCY registered?

R455 CCY is a 1997 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R455 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 CCY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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