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DSV 260

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

237,965 mi
Last recorded237,965 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 260
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 237,965 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 237,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer wing insecure

Nearside Front steering swivel balls leaking

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Front steering swivel balls leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2021 235,984 miles

Central near side subframe bush worn

Central off side subframe bush worn

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 235,984 miles

Central near side subframe bush worn

Central off side subframe bush worn

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 235,386 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 234,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 231,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 228,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 227,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 225,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 220,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 215,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 210,504 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 202,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 196,017 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 196,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 194,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 175,477 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 175,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 165,571 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 165,185 miles

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

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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DSV 260 is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,105 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 DSV 260, 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 45 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 DSV 260 registered?

DSV 260 is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 November 1981.

Is DSV 260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSV 260 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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