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OEV 703M

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,605 mi
Last recorded48,605 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEV 703M
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,605 miles

corrosion to chassis front and rear

nearside floor is corroded

nearside inner sill is corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch to sill is corroded and holed

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are getting low

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

rear axle damper is leaking oil

rear shocj absorbers are soft

rear shock absorbers bushes are worn

slight oil leaks from front hubs

Fail 22 Aug 2007 48,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to the chassis front to rear

engine oil leak

nearside floor is corroded

nearside inner sill is corroded

nearside rear brake back plate is damp

nearside rear inner wheel arch to sill is corroded and holed

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are getting low

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded by seat belt anchorages

rear axle damper is leaking oil

rear shock absorber bushes are worn

rear shock absorbers are soft

slight oil leak from front hubs

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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OEV 703M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 OEV 703M, 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 OEV 703M registered?

OEV 703M is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is OEV 703M safe to buy?

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