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FBD 540L

1972 Land Rover Rangerover

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,100 mi
Last recorded54,100 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Rangerover78,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBD 540L
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 54,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,096 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 54,095 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,092 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 54,092 miles

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 54,089 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,076 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,298 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 53,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 50,440 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,345 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,717 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,761 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,615 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,380 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 25,378 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,628 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 19,625 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,157 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 16,858 miles

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.

76.5%
Pass Rate
5,219
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
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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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FBD 540L is a 1972 Land Rover Rangerover, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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