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LMB 173C

1965 Land Rover 4X4

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,400 mi
Last recorded20,400 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMB 173C
MakeLand Rover
Model4X4
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 20,400 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 20,400 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 20,400 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,733 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 19,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,009 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

battery insecure

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding and loose

Fail 1 Nov 2011 7,999 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

cab floor plates loose

front drive shaft rear u/j u/s

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding and loose

Pass 31 Mar 2010 4,433 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 4,433 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 4,232 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,943 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight wear in steering box

How Reliable is the Land Rover 4X4?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 29
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Stop lamp not working 19
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LMB 173C is a 1965 Land Rover 4X4 in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 4X4 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LMB 173C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 61 years old, this Land Rover 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LMB 173C registered?

LMB 173C is a 1965 Land Rover 4X4, first registered on 3 August 1965.

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