MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
signs of oil leak o/s/r wheel
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Flexi exhaust in poor condition
Movement drivers seat
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing Rear (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both (1.4.A.2g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)
Flexi exhaust in poor condition
Movement drivers seat
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing Rear (2.4.E.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint split (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
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)
MODIFIED CAR
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?
Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BCD 78L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1972 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 61,941 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 BCD 78L, 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 54 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 BCD 78L registered?
BCD 78L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 September 1972.
Is BCD 78L safe to buy?
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