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XLD 521S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,461 mi
Last recorded73,461 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLD 521S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,461 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 73,460 miles

Fuel pipe leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,723 miles

both front doors corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 67,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

both front doors corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,451 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 65,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 60,894 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,729 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,385 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,734 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 50,732 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,955 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 47,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,017 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 44,966 miles

Centre Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,737 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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XLD 521S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XLD 521S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLD 521S?

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What year was XLD 521S registered?

XLD 521S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is XLD 521S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLD 521S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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