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MLC 444L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLC 444L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 91,453 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 91,449 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure panard rod mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush incorrectly fitted (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush incorrectly fitted (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 6 Jul 2019 89,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 88,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside pattern deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both ends of rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 88,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside pattern deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both ends of rod (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 86,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Offside pattern deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 May 2017 86,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside pattern deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,459 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s body mounts deterorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,563 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc rustey

front body mounts deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,599 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,641 miles

Age cracks to offside front tyre

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Oil leak from nearside front and offside front steering swivels

Slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 25 Feb 2011 69,641 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Age cracks to offside front tyre

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Oil leak from nearside front and offside front steering swivels

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 6 Feb 2010 69,158 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 69,043 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 65,554 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 65,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 63,799 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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MLC 444L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 61,941 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 MLC 444L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLC 444L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 August 1972.

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