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A148 LKE

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,117 mi
Last recorded93,117 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA148 LKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2011 93,117 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 92,585 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 92,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 May 2006 87,997 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 87,997 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

CRROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WINGS.

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A148 LKE is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,318 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 A148 LKE, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A148 LKE registered?

A148 LKE is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A148 LKE safe to buy?

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