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Land Rover Range Rover

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,497 cc

97 RGMOT history

97 RG is a black diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 82,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

97 RG black Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,161 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 RG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 RG was last recorded at 82,161 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,779 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,382 miles
Average per year
6,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,161 miles
  • 2025 – 75,779 miles
  • 2024 – 71,181 miles
  • 2023 – 65,340 miles
  • 2022 – 58,188 miles
  • 2021 – 54,506 miles
  • 2020 – 49,598 miles
  • 2019 – 43,831 miles
  • 2018 – 31,261 miles
  • 2017 – 16,378 miles
  • 2016 – 13,803 miles
  • 2015 – 9,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,161 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,161 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,161 miles
    Test number
    759122257215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,779 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    553675419490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,181 miles (+5,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    587801642883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass65,340 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,340 miles
    Test number
    799449559654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,188 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,188 miles
    Test number
    928994196241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,506 miles (+4,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,506 miles
    Test number
    448869987957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass49,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    633137243424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail49,597 miles (+5,766)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    366020464144
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50 R20 109Y M+S Pirelli Scorpion Zero (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (255/50 R20 109Y M+S Pirelli Scorpion Zero) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass43,831 miles (+12,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    43,831 miles
    Test number
    437839635299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass31,261 miles (+14,883)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,261 miles
    Test number
    763826519656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,378 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    16,378 miles
    Test number
    394633024259
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread perishing and side wall, also wearing on inner and outer edge
  12. Pass13,803 miles (+4,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    13,803 miles
    Test number
    377939343385
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall damage
  13. Pass9,516 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,516 miles
    Test number
    255718985404
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Questions about 97 RG

What vehicle is registration 97 RG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 RG on a black diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 27 Jul 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 97 RG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 RG is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 RG?
The MOT on 97 RG is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 RG done?
97 RG was recorded at 82,161 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,886 miles a year.
Has 97 RG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 RG has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on 97 RG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 97 RG find?
97 RG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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