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R79 VRH

1997 Land Rover 110

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

84,761 mi
Last recorded84,761 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 11098,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 VRH
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 84,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 84,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,201 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 82,201 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,478 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 79,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play MARKED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,050 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 77,050 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be on offside rear or central (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,018 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 74,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 71,562 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,153 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 68,153 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,904 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 65,904 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,538 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 62,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,596 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 55,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,584 miles

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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R79 VRH is a 1997 Land Rover 110 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R79 VRH, 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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What year was R79 VRH registered?

R79 VRH is a 1997 Land Rover 110, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R79 VRH shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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