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Y942 PLB

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,186 mi
Last recorded143,186 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 PLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 143,186 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 143,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 142,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 139,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 136,125 miles

Nearside Rear axle has slight leak

Nearside Rear body has corrosion

Offside Front body has corrosion

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 132,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 129,416 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 124,075 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 124,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

signs of oil leak around steering box

surface corrosion throughout under body

Pass 18 Apr 2015 123,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 114,760 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 106,855 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,855 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 15 Mar 2012 100,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 100,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,746 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,146 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 83,143 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,697 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,616 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,459 miles

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

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

all rear steel brake pipes covered in thick grease appear ok

Pass 20 Dec 2005 64,420 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 64,420 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y942 PLB is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y942 PLB, 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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Y942 PLB is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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