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ESB 118X

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,316 mi
Last recorded167,316 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESB 118X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 167,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 163,904 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 158,908 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 154,785 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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ESB 118X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ESB 118X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESB 118X registered?

ESB 118X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 August 1981.

Is ESB 118X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESB 118X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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