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DCX 194L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,579 mi
Last recorded165,579 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCX 194L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 165,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 165,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 165,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 165,205 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 165,121 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 165,104 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 165,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 165,022 miles

oil leak from gear box pipes

Fail 7 Jul 2014 165,018 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

oil leak from gear box pipes

Pass 8 Jul 2013 164,974 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 164,939 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 May 2011 164,830 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 164,528 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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DCX 194L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 61,941 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 DCX 194L, 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 54 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 DCX 194L registered?

DCX 194L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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