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A3 VBH

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 94,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,092 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,067 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,799 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 71,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,286 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 69,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,085 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,518 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 50,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,206 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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A3 VBH is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 100,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 VBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 VBH registered?

A3 VBH is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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