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LOX 428P

1976 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,984 mi
Last recorded84,984 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Land Rover SWB63,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOX 428P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 84,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 84,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,915 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead inside and under bonnet (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail near spring fixing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hand brake linkage chaffing on fuel pipes

oil leak from both front swivel hubs

oil leak from handbrake hub

welding repairs to chassis rails both sides

Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,877 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel tank corroded

oil leaks from both front hubs

starting to corrode on bulk head near brake pedal controls

welding repairs and surface corrosion on chassis both sides

Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,870 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

fuel tank corroded

oil leaks from both front hubs

starting to corrode on bulk head near brake pedal controls

welding repairs and surface corrosion on chassis both sides

Fail 18 Aug 2015 84,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,373 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,243 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

fuel tank corroded

oil leak from front swivel hubs

slight corrosion to chassis and welding repairs

Fail 7 Mar 2014 84,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

fuel tank corroded

oil leak from front swivel hubs

slight corrosion to chassis and welding repairs

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,946 miles

chassis slightly corroded

front hub seals leaking

fuel tank corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2013 83,935 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front hub seals leaking oil

Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,720 miles

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.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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LOX 428P is a 1976 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 63,265 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 LOX 428P, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LOX 428P is a 1976 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 12 March 1976.

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