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DBM 516X

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

135,331 mi
Last recorded135,331 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2006
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBM 516X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2006 135,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

3 missing bump stops

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DBM 516X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,105 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 DBM 516X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBM 516X registered?

DBM 516X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is DBM 516X safe to buy?

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