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HSC 805X

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,521 mi
Last recorded149,521 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSC 805X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 149,521 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 149,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 149,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 147,097 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 147,097 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HSC 805X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HSC 805X, 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 HSC 805X registered?

HSC 805X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 October 1981.

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