1997 Land Rover Range Rover 4.0L Petrol · R81 YAJ
1997 Land Rover Range Rover (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 121,687 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3950cc
R81 YAJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2012
- 121,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R81 YAJ Mileage History
- 25/10/200480,314 mi
- 21/10/200588,868 mi+8,554 mi
- 22/10/200588,868 mi
- 24/10/200695,415 mi+6,547 mi
- 26/10/200798,243 mi+2,828 mi
- 21/10/2008102,484 mi+4,241 mi
- 02/11/2009107,194 mi+4,710 mi
- 02/11/2010112,382 mi+5,188 mi
- 06/11/2010112,382 mi
- 17/10/2011116,187 mi+3,805 mi
- 11/12/2012121,615 mi+5,428 mi
- 18/12/2012121,687 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 5,077 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R81 YAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Range Rover (R81 YAJ) between October 2004 and December 2012.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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