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TFH 596L

1972 Rover Land Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,483 mi
Last recorded43,483 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover Land Rover18,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFH 596L
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 43,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 39,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 39,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,170 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 36,122 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,625 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 32,620 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 28,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,678 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,887 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 8,892 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 8,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 8,887 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 8,891 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 8,887 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,838 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 8,838 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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TFH 596L is a 1972 Rover Land Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover Land Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 18,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFH 596L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Land Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 54 years old, this Rover Land Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFH 596L registered?

TFH 596L is a 1972 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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The MOT history for TFH 596L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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