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VWO 741

1973 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWO 741
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,955 miles

Nearside Front cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 71,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,129 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 91,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 91,827 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front sidelight lenses missing.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 91,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,140 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 91,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 90,679 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 90,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
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VWO 741 is a 1973 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWO 741, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWO 741 registered?

VWO 741 is a 1973 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 27 November 1973.

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The MOT history for VWO 741 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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