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MAR 437L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,347 mi
Last recorded33,347 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 437L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 33,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,347 miles

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

all rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/m brake disc slightly worn & corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 May 2008 33,347 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

all rear tyres slightly perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/m brake disc slightly worn & corroded

Fail 18 May 2007 33,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 33,347 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 33,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Fail 7 Jul 2006 33,347 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

O/S/F BUMPER INSECURE

O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 1 Jul 2005 33,347 miles

SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT JUST MET .TAPLEY TEST . ADVICE BRAKE CHECK , REAR ?

door handle stiff to operate offside.

front axle to chassis link rod bushes slight wear

pin hole in exhaust down pipe

slight oil leak on engine

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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MAR 437L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MAR 437L, 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.

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What year was MAR 437L registered?

MAR 437L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is MAR 437L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAR 437L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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