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XKM 234S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,797 mi
Last recorded18,797 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKM 234S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 18,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak - Prop shaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear differential suspension ball joint rubber deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 18,136 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 17,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 16,731 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazards not working

Fail 29 Mar 2023 16,731 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazards not working

Pass 16 Mar 2022 15,714 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 14,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,450 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,281 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 14,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2014 14,086 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 13,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,574 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 3,265 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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XKM 234S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKM 234S, 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 XKM 234S registered?

XKM 234S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 April 1978.

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