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D973 DAC

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,453 mi
Last recorded4,453 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Range Rover98,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD973 DAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 4,453 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also play in lower of column (2.3 (a) (i))

all front and rear brake hose fitted incorrectly and rub on lock to lock recomend changing all the routing

front chassis x member loose and bolts missing

hand brake disc covered in grease

Fail 23 May 2022 4,453 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative only works with ignition on (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative only works with ignition on (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also play in lower of column (2.3 (a) (i))

all front and rear brake hose fitted incorrectly and rub on lock to lock recomend changing all the routing

front chassis x member loose and bolts missing

hand brake disc covered in grease

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 61 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Drag link end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing drop arm ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 61 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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D973 DAC is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 98,512 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 D973 DAC, 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 39 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 D973 DAC registered?

D973 DAC is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 January 1987.

Is D973 DAC safe to buy?

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