1997 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6L Petrol · P231 EVJ
1997 Land Rover Range Rover (4.6L, petrol). First registered 20/01/1997. Recorded mileage 188,329 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4554cc
P231 EVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 188,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P231 EVJ Mileage History
- 16/06/2023182,901 mi
- 29/08/2024186,381 mi+3,480 mi
- 26/08/2025187,519 mi+1,138 mi
- 20/08/2026188,304 mi+785 mi
- 10/09/2026188,329 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 1,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P231 EVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Range Rover (P231 EVJ) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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