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LUR 482L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

742 mi
Last recorded742 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUR 482L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,703 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,096 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,927 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 89,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radious arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radious arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both wiper blades will need replacing soon

dip beam image poor on both head lamps

fuel return hose secured with cable ties

slight coolant leak from engine

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from front diff

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 27 Jan 2018 89,197 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 89,197 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber exhaust mount has snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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LUR 482L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUR 482L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LUR 482L registered?

LUR 482L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is LUR 482L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUR 482L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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