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DRJ 784L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,343 mi
Last recorded192,343 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 784L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 192,343 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 192,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 191,418 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 191,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 107,530 miles

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

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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DRJ 784L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DRJ 784L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRJ 784L registered?

DRJ 784L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 September 1972.

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