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DRM 3K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,668 mi
Last recorded123,668 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRM 3K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 123,668 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 118,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 112,086 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 112,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 110,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,197 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to nearside and offside front footwell and inner wing within 30cm of a body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch within 30cm of a body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 109,197 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to nearside and offside front footwell and inner wing within 30cm of a body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch within 30cm of a body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,681 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded within 30cm of nearside 2nd body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear inner wheel excessively corroded within 30cm of 4th body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 41,035 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle component mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassie shock absorber prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle soring mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrided hole offside front silk by a post

Nearside front swival seal leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 38,099 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,873 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,501 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,021 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,988 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,079 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 31,403 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 30,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 28,926 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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DRM 3K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DRM 3K, 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 DRM 3K registered?

DRM 3K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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