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Y717 RVS

2001 Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 RVS
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 112,087 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 112,065 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,754 miles

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

Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Reservoir tank corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 100,654 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop to transfer box coupling worn/excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Reservoir tank corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 95,758 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 95,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,721 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 87,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 81,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,805 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 78,802 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine misfiring

Pass 26 Jan 2019 76,569 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 66,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 65,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,875 miles

cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall and bald on inner edge

cuts on o/s/f tyre sidewall and bald on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 62,354 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 62,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 60,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 56,200 miles

NSF tyre - cut outer wall

Rear indicators start to discolour.

Rear numberplate start to discolour.

Fail 19 May 2010 56,200 miles

NSF tyre - cut outer wall

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

Rear indicators start to discolour.

Rear numberplate start to discolour.

Pass 20 May 2009 52,847 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 52,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear no plate start to discolour

Pass 15 May 2008 49,916 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 49,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,525 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover?

Based on 1,576 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
2,722
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
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Y717 RVS is a 2001 Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y717 RVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y717 RVS is a 2001 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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