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Y978 BBC

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,810 mi
Last recorded132,810 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 BBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 132,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both upper & lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both upper & lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 131,280 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 130,110 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 130,110 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken off (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 128,434 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 126,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 124,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,553 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 121,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,017 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak top of engine. ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 117,967 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure held in with selotape (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

boot full of water

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,239 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 111,886 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 106,590 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

uneven wear on inner edge of front tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2013 99,505 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

uneven wear on inner edge of front tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,676 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,474 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,735 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,051 miles

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

Slight corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,917 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,696 miles

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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Y978 BBC is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y978 BBC, 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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Y978 BBC is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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