1997 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · R611 ACL
1997 Land Rover Range Rover (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 173,749 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R611 ACL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 173,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R611 ACL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Range Rover (R611 ACL) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play crimped end and loose in arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID (4.1.4 (c))”.
R611 ACL Mileage History
- 13/04/2023165,678 mi
- 26/04/2023165,678 mi
- 15/05/2024168,851 mi+3,173 mi
- 01/05/2025173,749 mi+4,898 mi
Average of roughly 3,935 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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