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A8 YGC

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

212,646 mi
Last recorded212,646 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 212,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 202,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 5 Apr 2019 186,259 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 186,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint next to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 173,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,115 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 158,780 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,993 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 138,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 134,062 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

brake pipe above rear axle could be more secure

Fail 6 May 2014 134,034 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 127,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 122,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2011 119,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 109,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 106,460 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 104,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 102,650 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 88,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 71,043 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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A8 YGC is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A8 YGC, 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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A8 YGC is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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