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W162 OBU

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

251,098 mi
Last recorded251,098 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover105,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 OBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 251,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 244,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play of front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 238,818 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 233,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 226,861 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 222,059 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside step mountain poor corroded

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

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

toe bar area corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 217,977 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 217,977 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 215,641 miles

Nearside Front suspension air bag cracking

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk broken but working

side steps very corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 215,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension air bag cracking

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk broken but working

side steps very corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 211,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 211,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 205,424 miles

N/S/R seat belt buckle damaged but still operating correctly

Fail 2 Sep 2015 205,424 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R seat belt buckle damaged but still operating correctly

Fail 14 Aug 2014 199,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 199,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 193,250 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 193,250 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 187,430 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 187,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 176,998 miles

all ball joints slight lift

Pass 20 Oct 2009 166,186 miles

Offside 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 164,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 159,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 151,152 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 151,150 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 137,476 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 137,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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W162 OBU is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W162 OBU, 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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W162 OBU is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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