1997 · 27 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1997 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

507 MOT tests in 2024. 69.6% passed first time, compared with 65.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time69.6%
Failed or needed repairs30.4%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 507 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.2%
  2. Brakes16.0%
  3. Body & chassis14.2%
  4. Suspension13.8%
  5. Steering10.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  8. Tyres3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine29.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 69.6% of 1997 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 507 tests. The average for all 27-year-old cars was 65.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).