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W279 MBC

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

186,898 mi
Last recorded186,898 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover105,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 MBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 186,898 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak at front of vehicle. suspect oil cooler as looks like engine oil

Fail 10 Aug 2015 186,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak at front of vehicle. suspect oil cooler as looks like engine oil

Pass 2 Jul 2014 180,731 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 180,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 175,501 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f lower ball joint creeking.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 175,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower ball joint creeking.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 165,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 159,474 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 159,474 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 151,737 miles

front axle locating bushes worn

slight wheel bearing noise on road test

Pass 28 Aug 2009 142,002 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 142,002 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 131,329 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 131,307 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 131,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 127,241 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front to rear brakepipes

Pass 8 May 2006 113,842 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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W279 MBC is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W279 MBC, 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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W279 MBC is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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