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LYE 812

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,864 mi
Last recorded69,864 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYE 812
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 69,864 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 68,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,492 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

vehicle setup for offroad use

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,439 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle sticks (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

vehicle setup for offroad use

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated support shroud split (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer support spring broken up (3.6.B.4d)

both front tractor housings slightly damp

slight pulsing on rear lights in operation

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,958 miles

both tractor housings slightly damp

front and rear brake flexi hoses outer support springs deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/f tractor housing seal slight weep

o/s/r no plate lens missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,553 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 65,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,521 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES CABLE TIED

SURFACE MARKING ON BRAKE DISC FACES

Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,206 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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LYE 812 is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,260 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 LYE 812, 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 55 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 LYE 812 registered?

LYE 812 is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is LYE 812 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYE 812 shows 15 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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