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OUV 943L

1972 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,745 mi
Last recorded76,745 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Range Rover61,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUV 943L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,852 miles

both nearside front rubber body mountings perished

both offside front rubber body mountings perrished

both swivel hub seals leaking

front of offside floor pan corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both nearside front rubber body mountings perished

both offside front rubber body mountings perrished

both swivel hub seals leaking

front of offside floor pan corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,374 miles

both front swivels hub seals damp

front body mounting rubbers perrished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust leak from centre section

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

both front brake inner pads look low

both front swivel hub seals leaking

both rear brake discs worn

front body mounting bushes cracked and perrished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting insecure

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

slight interaction fault on both rear lamp units

some movement in nearside front wheel bearing

various areas of corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Apr 2012 74,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

both front brake inner pads look low

both front swivel hub seals leaking

both rear brake discs worn

front body mounting bushes cracked and perrished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting insecure

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

slight interaction fault on both rear lamp units

some movement in nearside front wheel bearing

various areas of corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,760 miles

Battery insecure

both wiper blades starting to split

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

slight play in steering column knuckle joint

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 11 Sep 2009 54,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Battery insecure

both wiper blades starting to split

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

slight play in steering column knuckle joint

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle corroded in places

Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,537 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 23,412 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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OUV 943L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OUV 943L, 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 OUV 943L registered?

OUV 943L is a 1972 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 November 1972.

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