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481 TRL

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,591 mi
Last recorded42,591 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 TRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,591 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

all under body covered in thick black wax oil

Pass 23 Aug 2024 41,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

all under body and brake pipes covered in thick black grease

Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,275 miles

Front swivel jionts slight leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 40,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,727 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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481 TRL is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 481 TRL, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 481 TRL?

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What year was 481 TRL registered?

481 TRL is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is 481 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 481 TRL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 481 TRL have outstanding finance?

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