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JOW 510L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,255 mi
Last recorded5,255 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOW 510L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 5,255 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 5,194 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,572 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front headlamps have two types of bulb fitted one looks whiter

n/s/r hub oily but not on brake components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,394 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front headlamps have two types of bulb fitted one looks whiter

Fail 8 May 2012 93,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 93,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

seat is fallen apart with dangerous sharp bits sticking out of it...

Fail 11 Mar 2011 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

seat is fallen apart with dangerous sharp bits sticking out of it...

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,409 miles

free play in steering wheel

rear shock bushes worn slightly

slight weap from pas box

wiper linkage worn

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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JOW 510L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 JOW 510L, 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 53 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 JOW 510L registered?

JOW 510L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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