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DBN 235V

1980 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,424 mi
Last recorded43,424 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Range Rover49,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBN 235V
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,424 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 42,998 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear torsion bar slightly bent

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,998 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear torsion bar slightly bent

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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DBN 235V is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 49,118 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 DBN 235V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DBN 235V?

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What year was DBN 235V registered?

DBN 235V is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 March 1980.

Is DBN 235V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBN 235V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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