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ULW 265M

1973 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,829 mi
Last recorded15,829 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULW 265M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 15,829 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,610 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,533 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 15,531 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,801 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,997 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 11,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 9,788 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 7,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 4,039 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 2,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 10 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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ULW 265M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULW 265M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ULW 265M registered?

ULW 265M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 23 October 1973.

Is ULW 265M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULW 265M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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