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USR 542S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,961 mi
Last recorded77,961 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSR 542S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,961 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,666 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 77,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,066 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 77,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,896 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,890 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,575 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 76,528 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 76,528 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,729 miles

Slight oil leaks at rear halfshaft seals.

all brake backplates missing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 75,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight oil leaks at rear halfshaft seals.

all brake backplates missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 74,143 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 74,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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USR 542S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,104 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 USR 542S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USR 542S registered?

USR 542S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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