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W551 ALA

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,272 mi
Last recorded126,272 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover105,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 ALA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 126,272 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 125,868 miles

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

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

Rear diff weeping oil

Pass 18 Oct 2023 125,865 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 125,865 miles

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

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,840 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2555518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2555518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2555518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555518 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 111,774 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Oct 2017 111,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2555518 (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,538 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 102,538 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,675 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,241 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 91,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,792 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre's cut

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,514 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 61,514 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,217 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 60,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 55,605 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 55,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2005 46,439 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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W551 ALA is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W551 ALA, 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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W551 ALA is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W551 ALA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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