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£3,270 (Est: £3,000 - £5,000)
1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB
United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 22
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB is a tax and MOT exempt classic with a long wheel base and a substantial history file detailing significant mechanical work. While the recorded mileage is low, it's believed to be 116,000, indicating moderate use over its lifespan.
Condition
6
The car has had significant maintenance in recent years, including engine and transmission work, but the listing mentions a 5-digit odometer and the mileage is believed to be 116,000, which suggests considerable use. Cosmetic condition is not detailed, but the amount of recent mechanical work indicates some wear and the need for reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
2S7540BW
Chassis No:
Odometer:
116,000 miles
ULO421R
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration: ULO421R VIN: 2S7540BW Mileage Showing: 16,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: 29/08/2026 Number of Keys: 1 V5 on Site: Yes
Points of note
£651
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,825
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,165
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
16,130 miles
Registration Date
1976-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 30 2025 with 16,130 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 03 2025 with 16,076 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 18 2024 with 15,386 miles
Failed
On Jul 11 2024 with 15,384 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 13 2023 with 14,481 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Outer sill Corroded outside prescribed area.
Failed
On Jul 06 2023 with 14,480 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Outer sill Corroded outside prescribed area.
Passed
On Jun 23 2022 with 14,211 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly perished & weeping grease
Passed
On Jun 25 2021 with 13,815 miles
Failed
On Jun 22 2021 with 13,812 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 25 2020 with 13,333 miles
Failed
On Jun 19 2020 with 13,332 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Passed
On Jul 05 2019 with 13,151 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- slight play in rack bushes
- Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Mar 04 2019 with 13,082 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen facing wrong way (3.5 (a))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- slight play in steering rack bushes
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 16 2017 with 12,453 miles
Passed
On Dec 08 2016 with 10,632 miles
Failed
On Dec 08 2016 with 10,631 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lights not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush track-rod end gaiter split (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Nov 30 2015 with 10,169 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Dec 01 2014 with 9,250 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- nearside fuel cap sealing ring perished
- slight play from both rear wheels
Failed
On Nov 04 2014 with 9,249 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- nearside fuel cap sealing ring perished
- slight play from both rear wheels
Passed
On Sep 27 2013 with 8,930 miles
Failed
On Sep 25 2013 with 8,930 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
User Entered:
- N/S/R coil spring rubbing on exhaust
Passed
On Nov 06 2012 with 8,865 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- front offside lower swivel in poor condition
Failed
On Oct 26 2011 with 8,183 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Oct 26 2011 with 8,183 miles
Passed
On Oct 28 2010 with 7,942 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- NO fog light
Failed
On Oct 25 2010 with 7,941 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- NO fog light
Passed
On Sep 29 2009 with 7,292 miles
Failed
On Sep 24 2009 with 7,290 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Passed
On Jun 10 2008 with 6,004 miles
Failed
On Jun 07 2008 with 5,997 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Passed
On May 19 2007 with 5,476 miles
Failed
On May 19 2006 with 3,824 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On May 19 2006 with 3,824 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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