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GDU 600L

1972 Land Rover 80

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,403 mi
Last recorded53,403 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDU 600L
MakeLand Rover
Model80
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 53,403 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front most spring mounting, chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most spring mounting, chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front most spring mounting, chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most spring mounting, chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Support corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 53,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside rear brakes (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak various places incl o/s/r wheel poss wheel cylinder, diff, transfer box ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak various ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Nov 2016 53,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak various ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,266 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,256 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,220 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,353 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 52,328 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,452 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 80?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Stop lamp not working 37
brake binding 33
position lamp(s) not working 30
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GDU 600L is a 1972 Land Rover 80 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 80 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDU 600L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover 80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GDU 600L is a 1972 Land Rover 80, first registered on 6 September 1972.

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