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Y896 WKE

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 WKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 155,488 miles

HORN NOT VERY LOUD

Nearside Front DOOR CATCH STICKY

Offside Rear EXHAUST TOUCHING TOW BAR

Fail 6 Mar 2026 155,474 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 155,449 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear registration plate lamp lens getting dirty

coolant low

nearside rear air spring deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2017 155,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 151,456 miles

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

both rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

both rear registration plate lamp lenses getting dirty

nearside rear air spring deteriorating

Fail 14 Apr 2016 151,455 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

both rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

both rear registration plate lamp lenses getting dirty

offside front and nearside rear air springs deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,867 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

nearside windscreen wiper smeering slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2015 142,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

nearside windscreen wiper smeering slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2014 142,813 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

nearside front and offside front tyres have inner edge tread wear

nearside windscreen wiper smeering slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2013 140,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

centre rear seat and seat belt missing

offside rear seat missing and seat belt not inspected

Pass 27 Feb 2013 140,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

battery insecure

centre rear seat and seat belt missing

offside rear seat missing and seat belt not inspected

Fail 6 Feb 2013 140,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air suspension warning indicates a fault

battery insecure

centre rear seat and seat belt missing

coolant reservoir level low

offside rear [upper] brake hose hidden behind covers so not inspected

offside rear seat missing and seat belt not inspected

Pass 17 Jul 2009 134,209 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 134,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 115,850 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 115,846 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,650 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,594 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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Y896 WKE is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 Y896 WKE, 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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Y896 WKE is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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