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PAA 923T

1979 Land Rover Rangerover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

43,501 mi
Last recorded43,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAA 923T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 43,501 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 43,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,132 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around body mounts and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,421 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 42,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

body has general corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2017 42,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis x2 (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 same as towbar! (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

body has general corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,008 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 42,008 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 41,851 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,436 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 41,428 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,809 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,809 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 40,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,341 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,778 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 37,591 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,448 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 12 Feb 2008 36,448 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,113 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 35,106 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 33,631 miles

Offside Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,631 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover?

Based on 2,667 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
5,219
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
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PAA 923T is a 1979 Land Rover Rangerover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Rangerover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAA 923T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PAA 923T is a 1979 Land Rover Rangerover, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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