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LHC 495K

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,109 mi
Last recorded30,109 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHC 495K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 30,109 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,536 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroded

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,469 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front floor corroded both sides

o/s rear body mount detached

Fail 27 Jan 2015 27,469 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front floor corroded both sides

o/s rear body mount detached

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,338 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear inner arches badly corroded

steering lock not working

Fail 18 Dec 2013 27,311 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wheel inner arches badly corroded

steering lock not working

Fail 8 Jan 2013 27,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,683 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 26,100 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 25,660 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,675 miles

Battery insecure

Car going rusty everywhere

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,793 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perished

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 31 Dec 2005 22,644 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 22,644 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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LHC 495K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHC 495K, 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 LHC 495K registered?

LHC 495K is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is LHC 495K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHC 495K shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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