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DBE 53K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,107 mi
Last recorded184,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBE 53K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 184,107 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 184,075 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking lift pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside inner wheel arch area corroded

front and rear chassis/floor corrosion

front hub seals slight leak of oil

offside rear suspension bump stop corroded and loose on chassis leg

steering damper bush worn

Pass 30 Jun 2016 183,480 miles

ALL TYRES SIGNS OF AGEING ( PERISHING)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL STEERING JOINTS (2.2.C.1c)

DAMP AROUND STEERING BOX AREA

GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION

Pass 24 Jun 2015 4,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 3,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 2,398 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,607 miles

Chassis undersealed / cosmetically covered

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,584 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 Nov 2007 99,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,554 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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DBE 53K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBE 53K, 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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DBE 53K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 September 1971.

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