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DFK 785L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,687 mi
Last recorded113,687 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFK 785L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 113,687 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 113,687 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 113,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 113,687 miles

front axle pinion oil seal is leaking

n/s & o/s door higes are loose

Pass 25 May 2007 113,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 113,687 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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DFK 785L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 DFK 785L, 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 53 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 DFK 785L registered?

DFK 785L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is DFK 785L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFK 785L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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