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W197 JBV

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,198 mi
Last recorded210,198 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover105,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 JBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 210,198 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 210,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 206,392 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 206,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 200,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

E.A.S. fault

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

airbag warning lamp lit

drivers door interior latch faulty

nearside front suspension height sensor damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2011 200,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

E.A.S. fault

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

airbag warning lamp lit

drivers door interior latch faulty

nearside front suspension height sensor damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2011 200,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 186,420 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 186,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 185,172 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 185,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 167,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 143,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 119,097 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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W197 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W197 JBV, 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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W197 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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