1997 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6L Petrol · M50 HDJ
1997 Land Rover Range Rover (4.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 153,429 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M50 HDJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 153,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M50 HDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Range Rover (M50 HDJ) between March 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
M50 HDJ Mileage History
- 17/03/200688,489 mi
- 17/03/2007101,326 mi+12,837 mi
- 29/02/2008109,707 mi+8,381 mi
- 29/02/2008109,707 mi
- 01/04/2009116,680 mi+6,973 mi
- 06/04/2009116,699 mi+19 mi
- 18/02/2010125,953 mi+9,254 mi
- 22/02/2011132,318 mi+6,365 mi
- 03/05/2012135,224 mi+2,906 mi
- 03/07/2014135,233 mi+9 mi
- 11/07/2014135,239 mi+6 mi
- 27/05/2016138,864 mi+3,625 mi
- 27/05/2016138,864 mi
- 17/05/2017139,952 mi+1,088 mi
- 27/03/2018140,010 mi+58 mi
- 21/03/2019142,915 mi+2,905 mi
- 27/03/2020145,372 mi+2,457 mi
- 26/04/2021147,163 mi+1,791 mi
- 21/04/2022148,994 mi+1,831 mi
- 25/04/2023151,145 mi+2,151 mi
- 31/05/2024152,429 mi+1,284 mi
- 01/11/2025153,429 mi+1,000 mi
Average of roughly 3,309 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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