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GFW 815K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,326 mi
Last recorded42,326 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 815K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,326 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 42,208 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,123 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 41,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

off road vehicle safety fetures fitted damage to body work

Fail 25 Aug 2022 41,752 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

off road vehicle safety fetures fitted damage to body work

Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,389 miles

Body not fully secure body damage every where (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bodywork damage but no sharp edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside poor beam pattern

bodywork damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 17 Mar 2017 40,513 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside poor beam pattern

bodywork damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,217 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,542 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,919 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

off road vehicle body damage

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,978 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 36,928 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,424 miles

tyres petrude from arches

Fail 9 Dec 2011 37,749 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r arch has rivit missing

tyres petrude from arches

Pass 15 Dec 2010 94,749 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

n/s tyre walls scuffed

Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,508 miles

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

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

n/s trailing arm slighly bent

Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,404 miles

o/s front tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 17 Feb 2006 36,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,211 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GFW 815K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GFW 815K, 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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GFW 815K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 June 1972.

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