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LAA 553L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,211 mi
Last recorded55,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAA 553L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,211 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

rear suspension bump stops missing.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 55,211 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,014 miles

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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LAA 553L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAA 553L, 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 LAA 553L registered?

LAA 553L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 June 1973.

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