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DBV 937S

1977 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

9,609 mi
Last recorded9,609 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Range Rover49,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 937S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 9,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 6,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 4,730 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 4,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 2,874 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 593 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 95,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,164 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,811 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,307 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 84,288 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance (6.6.6)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 71,043 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,652 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm shaft slightly oiled

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,427 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,318 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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DBV 937S is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,765 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 DBV 937S, 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 49 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 DBV 937S?

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What year was DBV 937S registered?

DBV 937S is a 1977 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 August 1977.

Is DBV 937S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 937S shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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