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BDC 162K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,763 mi
Last recorded63,763 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDC 162K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,763 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak from outer half shaft seal

advise brakes slightly hold will req looking at asap

Fail 30 Apr 2026 63,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear slight leak from outer half shaft seal

Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,190 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 63,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,935 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 62,444 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 62,379 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 62,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,367 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,971 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 61,740 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BDC 162K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,260 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 BDC 162K, 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 55 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 BDC 162K registered?

BDC 162K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 October 1971.

Is BDC 162K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDC 162K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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