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W261 VKL

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,698 mi
Last recorded157,698 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover105,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 VKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 157,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 149,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 149,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 131,410 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 126,500 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,126 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 115,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 104,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise - gearbox pipes damp

Pass 26 May 2010 92,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 81,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 75,054 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 66,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 66,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,283 miles

front tyres on legal requirements on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2005 51,274 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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W261 VKL is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W261 VKL, 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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What year was W261 VKL registered?

W261 VKL is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W261 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 VKL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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