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A307 DPB

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA307 DPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 77,858 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering damper bushes perished

Pass 4 Jan 2023 77,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the underside has been undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,592 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,592 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,326 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Feb 2016 76,326 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 74,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 71,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 71,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,555 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,475 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 65,473 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2010 61,797 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,797 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,529 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 61,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,665 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 59,665 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,125 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 57,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A307 DPB is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 A307 DPB, 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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A307 DPB is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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