Land Rover Rangerover 2.5 Dse Auto (1998)
1998 Land Rover Rangerover 2.5 Dse Auto
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 2.5 Dse Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Range Rover is a serious reliability gamble: only 17.3% pass MOT first time compared to the UK average of 80%, meaning four out of five will need remedial work before passing. Dangerous defects are rare (under 1%), but the abysmal pass rate reflects the age, complexity, and wear typical of a 26-year-old vehicle with median mileage of 135,000 miles.
At this mileage, the near-universal failure rate isn't surprising, but it signals you should budget heavily for repairs and expect multiple visits to the test station. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the engine bay, suspension, and cooling system—these older Rovers are notoriously expensive to fix once things start breaking.
What to check before buying a 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 2.5 Dse Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 130 | 17.4% | 0.22 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 2.5 Dse Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Land Rover Rangerover 2.5 Dse Auto vehicles fall between 113,387 and 176,742 miles.
MOT History Averages
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