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EAW 556L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,544 mi
Last recorded157,544 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 556L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 157,544 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 157,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported support bracket corroded not secure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 156,371 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,115 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 155,115 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 154,305 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 154,303 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 153,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 152,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 151,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 151,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 149,968 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 149,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f sphear seal leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2011 145,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 142,421 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle as small amounts of corrosion in body mount areas which are not considered to effect steering or braking,

Fail 3 Nov 2009 142,416 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 137,568 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 137,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2007 130,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 121,919 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 121,177 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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EAW 556L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EAW 556L, 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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EAW 556L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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