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S255 JLM

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,674 mi
Last recorded108,674 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover116,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 JLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,674 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 108,674 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,667 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,239 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 105,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,328 miles

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

advise o/s/f ball joint dust cover

Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,316 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 90,778 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front axle n/s and o/s have slight leak.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,394 miles

front discs lipped

n/s/f and o/s/f axle oil seals leaking

rear pads low

Fail 7 Jan 2008 83,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

n/s/f and o/s/f axle oil seals leaking

rear pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,164 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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S255 JLM is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 116,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S255 JLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S255 JLM is a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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