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LJA 517P

1975 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,085 mi
Last recorded28,085 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1975 Land Rover SWB28,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJA 517P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,085 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis heavily surface corroded and repaired extensively with seam welded plates

Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis heavily surface corroded and repaired extensively with seam welded plates

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,323 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,320 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,118 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,117 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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LJA 517P is a 1975 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 28,111 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJA 517P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 51 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJA 517P registered?

LJA 517P is a 1975 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 10 December 1975.

Is LJA 517P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJA 517P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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