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PLH 956L

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,455 mi
Last recorded99,455 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Range Rover60,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 956L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 May 2017 99,455 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 12 May 2016 97,866 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,602 miles

oil showing at power steering box

Pass 10 May 2014 93,151 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 90,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres worn

play in "A" frame ball joint

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 31 May 2012 87,524 miles

slight play in n/s front bottom swivel

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,857 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,035 miles

nearside front inner wing poor

rear brakes worn/ discs rusty

some play in "A" frame ball joint

some play in nearside track rod end

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,547 miles

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

some play in n/s front bottom swivel

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,907 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 86,325 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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PLH 956L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PLH 956L, 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 PLH 956L registered?

PLH 956L is a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 May 1973.

Is PLH 956L safe to buy?

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