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RDX 48R

1976 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

45,480 mi
Last recorded45,480 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Range Rover50,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDX 48R
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 45,480 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,459 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Petrol delivery pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear above body mounts corroded

Nearside Rear body corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front swivel joint leaking fluid

Offside Rear above body mounts corroded

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 45,276 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near trailing arm (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front swivel joint leaking fluid

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear body mounts corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tail gate latch not attached

front and rear chassis rusty in places

Fail 24 May 2016 44,730 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount by suspension (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by body mount (inner wing) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tail gate latch broken, not attached

front and rear chassis rusty

under body rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,175 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 44,175 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 43,934 miles

emissions hc level only just below maximum acceptable

towing electric socket bracket corroded but still secure

Fail 24 Mar 2014 43,930 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

emissions HC level only just below maximum acceptable

towing electric socket braket corroded but still secure

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,335 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front inner wings corroded

centre prop boot split

chassis underside very heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2013 43,335 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front inner wings corroded

centre prop boot split

chassis underside very heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,467 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front swivel hub leaking (on to brake disc)

offside front swivel hub leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front swivel hub leaking (on to brake disc)

offside front swivel hub leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,770 miles

front of offside outer chassis rail rusted away in area of body mounting

surface corrosion of nearside outer chassis rail in areas of body and seat belt mounting areas

Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,770 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front of offside outer chassis rail rusted away in area of body mounting

surface corrosion of nearside outer chassis rail in areas of body and seat belt mounting areas

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,610 miles

Centre Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

gear box oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,605 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes coated in under seal

o/s/r bump stop missing

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2009 38,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes coated in under seal

o/s/r bump stop missing

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,141 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

front tyres slighly perished

rear brake pipe ferroll has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2008 37,141 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

all tyres slightly perished

rear brake hose ferroll has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,917 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 34,916 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,655 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 32,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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RDX 48R is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 50,435 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 RDX 48R, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RDX 48R is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 October 1976.

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