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V279 RUD

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,618 mi
Last recorded116,618 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover105,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 RUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 116,618 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear exhaust silencers corroded but no excess leak

n/s/r & centre seat belt buckles covers damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2013 116,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear exhaust silencers corroded but no excess leak

n/s/r & centre seat belt buckles covers damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,127 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 99,282 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 99,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,111 miles

Center seat belt case missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 99,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Center seat belt case missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear suspension air bag perrished

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear centre seat belt attachment cover broken

Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,019 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cover broken on centre rear seatbelt stalk

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

some play in o/s drag link end

Fail 2 Nov 2007 79,019 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cover broken on centre rear seatbelt stalk

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,139 miles

nearside front trye worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2005 72,389 miles

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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V279 RUD is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,149 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V279 RUD, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V279 RUD is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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