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Land Rover Range Rover

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 4,554 cc

P970 GPEMOT history

P970 GPE is a red petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 36,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

P970 GPE red Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
36,350 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 GPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,554 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 GPE was last recorded at 36,350 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,100 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
1,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,350 miles
  • 2025 – 36,100 miles
  • 2024 – 36,087 miles
  • 2023 – 36,065 miles
  • 2022 – 36,004 miles
  • 2021 – 35,642 miles
  • 2020 – 35,228 miles
  • 2019 – 35,143 miles
  • 2018 – 34,743 miles
  • 2017 – 34,196 miles
  • 2016 – 32,867 miles
  • 2015 – 30,303 miles
  • 2014 – 27,694 miles
  • 2013 – 27,645 miles
  • 2012 – 26,133 miles
  • 2011 – 24,482 miles
  • 2010 – 22,522 miles
  • 2009 – 20,485 miles
  • 2008 – 19,057 miles
  • 2007 – 16,924 miles
  • 2006 – 15,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,350 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,350 miles (+250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    619881073443
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,100 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    444167501530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,087 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,087 miles
    Test number
    117413111433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,065 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,065 miles
    Test number
    690524061968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,004 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    863737274856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,642 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    455685343300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,640 miles (+412)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,640 miles
    Test number
    884589626929
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass35,228 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,228 miles
    Test number
    791727496800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,143 miles (+400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    634158375352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass34,743 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,743 miles
    Test number
    430846507748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail34,741 miles (+545)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    703815382308
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass34,196 miles (+1,329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    282515875766
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side tyres deteriorated and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass32,867 miles (+2,564)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,867 miles
    Test number
    326374324473
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront does not clear the windscreen effectively
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  14. Pass30,303 miles (+2,609)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,303 miles
    Test number
    109223845057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass27,694 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,694 miles
    Test number
    455564624049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail27,694 miles (+49)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,694 miles
    Test number
    748017414088
    • FailureFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass27,645 miles (+1,512)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,645 miles
    Test number
    919476613037
    • NoteBall joint on p/steering box drop arm slight play also joint on n/s play
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint boot split

  18. Pass26,133 miles (+1,651)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,133 miles
    Test number
    275462512011
    • NoteBoth rear tyres walls outer poor
    • NotePower steering box drop arm track rod end slight play

  19. Pass24,482 miles (+1,960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,482 miles
    Test number
    839303111054
    • NotePower steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

  20. Pass22,522 miles (+2,037)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,522 miles
    Test number
    953685420064
    • NoteSlight ware steering box drop arm ball joint

  21. Pass20,485 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,485 miles
    Test number
    990423029060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,057 miles
    Test number
    583979628027
    • NoteRear tyres aged and cracking on walls

  23. Fail19,057 miles (+2,133)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,057 miles
    Test number
    954838128077
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear tyres aged and cracking on walls

  24. Pass16,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,924 miles
    Test number
    151948217026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,924 miles (+1,672)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,924 miles
    Test number
    511488717095
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass15,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,252 miles
    Test number
    494750316074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P970 GPE

Does P970 GPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 GPE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P970 GPE?
The MOT on P970 GPE is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P970 GPE done?
P970 GPE was recorded at 36,350 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,045 miles a year.
Has P970 GPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 GPE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on P970 GPE 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 P970 GPE find?
P970 GPE passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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