MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
vehicle has numerouse repairs to chassis and floor and arch pans to inside of vehicle
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
vehicle has numerouse repairs to chassis and floor and arch pans to inside of vehicle
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/qtr (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/bump stop (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/qtr (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/qtr (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/qtr (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Vehicle chassis has been modified at front & chassis has had welding repairs done in past
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover?
Based on 2,667 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBD 540L is a 1972 Land Rover Rangerover in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Land Rover Rangerover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 78,215 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 Rangerover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBD 540L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Rangerover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FBD 540L registered?
FBD 540L is a 1972 Land Rover Rangerover, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is FBD 540L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBD 540L shows 21 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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