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PDY 863K

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,428 mi
Last recorded11,428 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDY 863K
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 11,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 9,676 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 9,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 9,356 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 6,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 3,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 2,306 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 2,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 9 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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PDY 863K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDY 863K, 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 55 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 PDY 863K registered?

PDY 863K is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 November 1971.

Is PDY 863K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDY 863K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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