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Y871 KAR

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,017 mi
Last recorded145,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 KAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 145,017 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Front exhaust flexi blowing

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

Rear brake discs worn

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2021 144,007 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2018 141,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover

front diff oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2018 141,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover

front diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 137,944 miles

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

exhaust front pipe mount has broken off system.

Pass 28 May 2016 132,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 118,330 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high handbrake travel

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

Pass 23 May 2014 107,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 102,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 96,278 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 96,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 90,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,378 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,156 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,479 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,971 miles

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

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

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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Y871 KAR is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y871 KAR, 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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What year was Y871 KAR registered?

Y871 KAR is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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