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OOR 312L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Orange Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,422 mi
Last recorded84,422 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOR 312L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 84,422 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,222 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Slight play in rear propshaft rear uj

Vehicle extensively modified.

Fail 29 Nov 2024 83,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injectors 1 & 3 (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Slight play in rear propshaft rear uj

Vehicle extensively modified.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 80,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2018 80,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2017 79,903 miles

both rear tyres cracked in sidewall and tread

Fail 15 May 2017 79,902 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with front side lights (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty starter motor engages when switched on (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty starter motor engages when switched on (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracked in sidewall and tread

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,704 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 79,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 78,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 78,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 77,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 77,130 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 76,178 miles

bolts missing from seats mountings † †body heavily modified † †floor pans heavily modified

general corrosion to body and chassic

head light aims slightly poor

play in n/s hub bearing † †chassic heavily painted in undersill † †front discs scored

washer poor † †corrosion to floor pans † †corrosion to floor pans by both front body mountings † †corrosion to chassic rail † †rear brake pipes tempory repair to clips † †slight oil leak from front diffs

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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OOR 312L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Orange with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OOR 312L, 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 OOR 312L registered?

OOR 312L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 January 1973.

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