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VOD 59J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 6125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

21,270 mi
Last recorded21,270 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 59J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 21,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

O/S/F Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 21,256 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but deep enough to reach the cords

O/S/F Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 20,593 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 20,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 20,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,754 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 19,748 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 18,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,562 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 16,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,596 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 14,596 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,194 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 14,191 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 12,469 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 12,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2006 12,067 miles

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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VOD 59J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 6,125cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,260 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 VOD 59J, 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 55 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 VOD 59J registered?

VOD 59J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 February 1971.

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