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HMO 483K

1972 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMO 483K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 87,417 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 86,820 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Spring Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,382 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,017 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion oil seal; (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 86,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ghasis 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion oil seal; (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,696 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,171 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,171 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,472 miles

corrosion various areas

Fail 21 Jul 2015

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion various areas

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,709 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,709 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,163 miles

both the front flexible brake hoses perished and collars coroded

both the front leak springs in poor condition

slight oil leak on the top steering box

slight wear in the front steering box trackrod end

Fail 5 Jul 2012 83,163 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both the front flexible brake hoses perished and collars corroded

both the front leaf springs in poor condition

fan belt is loose

offside front floor holed by corosion

offside front wiper motor is loose

slight oil leak on the top steering box

slight wear in the front steering box trackrod end

Pass 31 May 2011 82,838 miles

corrosion in the offside front spring hanger

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside front shock weeping slightly

offside front floor holed by corosion

rear tyres are becoming perished

slight play in the offside front top suspension pin

Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,154 miles

engine smoking slightly

nearside front shock weeping

oil leak on the steering box

Fail 24 May 2010 82,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

engine smoking slightly

nearside front shock weeping

oil leak on the steering box

Pass 21 May 2009 81,395 miles

clutch pedal creeps

engine oil leaks apparent

slight oil leak on the top steering box

slight wear in the steering box trackrod end

Fail 19 May 2009 81,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leaks apparent

clutch pedal creeps

slight oil leak on the top steering box

slight wear in the steering box trackrod end

Pass 20 May 2008 81,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 81,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,497 miles

slight inbalance in rear brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,054 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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HMO 483K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,309 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HMO 483K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HMO 483K is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 24 May 1972.

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