1997 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · R863 ARL
1997 Land Rover Range Rover (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 160,584 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R863 ARL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2024
- 160,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R863 ARL 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 (R863 ARL) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 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: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
R863 ARL Mileage History
- 22/07/2022155,114 mi
- 11/07/2023158,455 mi+3,341 mi
- 04/08/2023158,457 mi+2 mi
- 13/08/2024160,583 mi+2,126 mi
- 21/08/2024160,584 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,626 miles per year across 5 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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