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1981 SM

2014 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,042 mi
Last recorded92,042 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Range Rover64,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1981 SM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,042 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 92,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 76,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2021 68,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,116 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 44,116 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,014 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake wear sensor not connected to brake pad

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,541 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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1981 SM is a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 64,489 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1981 SM, 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 12 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1981 SM registered?

1981 SM is a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is 1981 SM safe to buy?

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