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SDV 57N

1975 Land Rover 80

Green Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDV 57N
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 86,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 86,016 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all leaf springs (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 May 2017 86,016 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all leaf springs (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,825 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 85,825 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering of vehicle X member corroded as marked (6.1.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x 2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering X member in tow hitch mount area as marked (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail various places as marked (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting various places as marked (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,797 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split on end

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,797 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split on end

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 78,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 74,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s rear tyre has two splits in outer tyre wall. Measured at time of test at 22mm and not showing any cords , strongly advise tyre to be replaced

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s rear tyre has two splits in outer tyre wall. Measured at time of test at 22mm and not showing any cords , strongly advise tyre to be replaced

Fail 4 Jun 2008 70,168 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,168 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 69,716 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 69,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 69,280 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 80?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Stop lamp not working 37
brake binding 33
position lamp(s) not working 30
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SDV 57N is a 1975 Land Rover 80 in Green with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDV 57N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 51 years old, this Land Rover 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SDV 57N is a 1975 Land Rover 80, first registered on 26 March 1975.

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