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HUK 59J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,962 mi
Last recorded65,962 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUK 59J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 65,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 65,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,962 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,963 miles

all steering idlers have slight play-all wheel bearings have slight play-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-rear brakes passed on limits, may need adjustments soon

wipers smearing-exhaust system corroded-x2 inner and outter sills corroded/distorted-all chassis legs corroded-all inner and outter wheel arches corroded-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,962 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,962 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,601 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 64,571 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak

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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HUK 59J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HUK 59J, 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 55 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 HUK 59J registered?

HUK 59J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is HUK 59J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUK 59J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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