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NMC 153L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,594 mi
Last recorded92,594 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMC 153L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,594 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,534 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,526 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,427 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,437 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 92,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,394 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 92,386 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,363 miles

Battery insecure

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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NMC 153L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NMC 153L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NMC 153L registered?

NMC 153L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is NMC 153L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMC 153L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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