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BCD 78L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,861 mi
Last recorded97,861 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 78L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,861 miles

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

signs of oil leak o/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,647 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,630 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,501 miles

Flexi exhaust in poor condition

Movement drivers seat

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing Rear (2.4.E.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 97,501 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 97,050 miles

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)

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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,971 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,600 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 94,582 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,665 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,949 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 90,784 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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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.

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