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A458 PYA

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

39,283 mi
Last recorded39,283 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA458 PYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 39,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

body mountains worn

bodywork/underbody in poor condition

brake pipes rusty

dampness on pas pipe/box

exhaust in poor condition

fluids leaks on engine

front number plate cracked

marks on screen

n/s mirror loose

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 14 May 2015 39,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

body mountains worn

bodywork/underbody in poor condition

brake pipes rusty

dampness on pas pipe/box

exhaust in poor condition

fluids leaks on engine

front number plate cracked

marks on screen

n/s mirror loose

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2015 39,245 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

body bushes worn

body/underbody poor

brake pipes rusty

diesel smell under bonnet

marks on screen

mirror loose

n/s h/lamp discoloured

n/s rear lamp damaged

oil/fluid leaks on engine

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,200 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust has slight blow and loose

mirrors slightly loose

Fail 13 Mar 2014 37,131 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust has slight blow and loose

mirrors slightly loose

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,020 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion underbody by mountains

rear disc worn

steering uj rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2013 36,020 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion underbody by mountains

rear disc worn

steering uj rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,315 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

batteries loose

handbrake tight to pull

mirrors slightly loose

o/s bottom door hinge corroded

side steps slightly loose

steering knuckle worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,315 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

batteries loose

handbrake tight to pull

mirrors slightly loose

o/s bottom door hinge corroded

side steps slightly loose

steering knuckle worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 34,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust very close to propshaft

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 33,483 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,648 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,189 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 30,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,168 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 27,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A458 PYA is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 A458 PYA, 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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A458 PYA is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 November 1983.

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