1997 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · R650 BEC
1997 Land Rover Range Rover (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 219,005 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R650 BEC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2023
- 219,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R650 BEC 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 (R650 BEC) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
R650 BEC Mileage History
- 11/03/2022213,935 mi
- 11/03/2022213,935 mi
- 26/04/2023219,004 mi+5,069 mi
- 27/04/2023219,005 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,494 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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