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TWT 563L

1972 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

37,623 mi
Last recorded37,623 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SWB62,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWT 563L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 37,623 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 37,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 37,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,212 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 37,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 37,042 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,801 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,458 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 35,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 34,991 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,455 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,598 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 32,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 32,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

A/V likly Diesel leak (mixing with engine oil on side of engine block below fuel pump)

All doors have holes from corrosion to frames.

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

Oil leak

Vehicle heavily sealed / painted to underside

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,760 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 28,821 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,582 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 27,582 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,770 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 26,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,920 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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TWT 563L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TWT 563L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TWT 563L registered?

TWT 563L is a 1972 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is TWT 563L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWT 563L shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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