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DBW 559Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,965 mi
Last recorded53,965 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBW 559Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,965 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 53,963 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,336 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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DBW 559Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,394cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,318 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 DBW 559Y, 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 43 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 DBW 559Y registered?

DBW 559Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is DBW 559Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBW 559Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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