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Y788 BEC

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

159,636 mi
Last recorded159,636 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 159,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 152,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 152,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 150,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 150,208 miles

Offside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 149,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 149,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 147,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking not on to braking system

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 147,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking not on to braking system

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 145,498 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 145,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 140,596 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 140,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 136,970 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST REAR SECTION HAS PINHOLES IN THE BRANCH SECTION

Fail 4 Jan 2017 136,970 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST REAR SECTION HAS PINHOLES IN THE BRANCH SECTION

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 132,449 miles

Nearside Rear METAL BRAKE PIPE GETTING CORRODED

Offside Rear AXLE LEAKING OIL

Offside Rear METAL BRAKE PIPE GETTING CORRODED

Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,730 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,830 miles

1 highline brake light out

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,050 miles

OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE GETTING CORRODED

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 101,216 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 101,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 91,704 miles

one h/line brake light out, o/s/r brake pipe to flex rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2010 91,701 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

one h/line brake light out, o/s/r brake pipe to flex rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,507 miles

slight blow on middle box, heat sheild not secure o/s headlight a little high

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,042 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 70,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2007 68,395 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 56,283 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2006 56,283 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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Y788 BEC is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 100,333 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 Y788 BEC, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y788 BEC is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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