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W296 XAH

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

160,930 mi
Last recorded160,930 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover105,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 XAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 160,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking and perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 158,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering damper leaking

Underside of vehicle including brakes, suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 158,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering damper leaking

Underside of vehicle including brakes, suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 157,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 157,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 157,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 157,650 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 156,996 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 156,996 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 156,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 156,550 miles

Front tyres are worn feathered on inner edges.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Rear tyres are worn close to legal limit.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 151,343 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 144,966 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 144,963 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 138,541 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 138,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 132,214 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 132,137 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 122,726 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 122,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,998 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 113,998 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 105,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,263 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,408 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 91,547 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 88,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 85,259 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 85,256 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 73,737 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlamp wiper blade split

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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W296 XAH is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W296 XAH, 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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W296 XAH is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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