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KYC 637N

1997 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,159 mi
Last recorded20,159 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Forward Control65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 637N
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 20,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 19,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 19,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front pipe tp middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 19,343 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front pipe tp middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy main silencer (7.1.4)

Nearside steering swivel damp

all tyres perished

Fail 22 Jun 2017 16,266 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy main silencer (7.1.4)

Front no front side/head lights at all

Nearside steering swivel damp

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe too nearside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer (7.1.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2015 16,083 miles

all tyres cracked slightly

both wiper blades spilt on ends

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 16,083 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres cracked slightly

both wiper blades spilt on ends

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,083 miles

small splits in front tyres

Fail 29 May 2014 16,082 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small splits in front tyres

How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Stop lamp not working 37
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KYC 637N is a 1997 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 65,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Forward Control fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYC 637N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Forward Control typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KYC 637N registered?

KYC 637N is a 1997 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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