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HOR 709L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,786 mi
Last recorded144,786 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOR 709L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 144,786 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 142,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 119,707 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,315 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,315 miles

Front and rear wheel arches corroded not in perscribed areas

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,315 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 89,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,315 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 89,315 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 89,315 miles

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

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

both front and nearside rear body mountings slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 89,315 miles

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

both front and nearside rear body mounting slightly.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 89,315 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 89,315 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s/r rebound rubber missing †o/s/f inner wing corroded †n/s/r floor corroded

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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HOR 709L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HOR 709L, 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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What year was HOR 709L registered?

HOR 709L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is HOR 709L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOR 709L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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