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GBZ 5576

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,785 mi
Last recorded121,785 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 5576
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,785 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 121,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,778 miles

All tires aged and perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 121,778 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tires aged and perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,717 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all brake discs rusted

Pass 19 Dec 2019 121,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 121,487 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,955 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 120,954 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 120,843 miles

park brake poor

Fail 14 Dec 2017 120,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake poor

Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,439 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

exhaust all system poor and rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2012 114,242 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,488 miles

self leveler damp,both diffs leaking,tracta seals damp,gearbox seal leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,172 miles

front brake discs pitted

o/s front brake pipe slightly kinked

panard rod worn on o/s

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,993 miles

slight leak at front exhaust joint

slight lift in o/s/f drop arm ball joint

some score marks on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,162 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 82,092 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

bushes worn on tie rod across front

o/s/r brake pads on limits

Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 74,430 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 66,863 miles

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

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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GBZ 5576 is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,104 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 GBZ 5576, 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 48 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 GBZ 5576 registered?

GBZ 5576 is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is GBZ 5576 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 5576 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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