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R547 OUS

1998 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,919 mi
Last recorded167,919 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Unknown88,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 OUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 167,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 167,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 165,387 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 165,387 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box & tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe touching lower spring plate on full lock

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 157,735 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 152,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 152,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 140,961 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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R547 OUS is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 88,467 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 R547 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R547 OUS registered?

R547 OUS is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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