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A104 LTA

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA104 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,800 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 81,800 miles

Brake servo inappropriately repaired nail between pipe reservoir (3.6.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,519 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leaks front and rear

Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,661 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front axle u bolts corroded excessively

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 72,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front axle u bolts corroded excessively

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,008 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,998 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,314 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 71,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,518 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 69,520 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 69,511 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,316 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 68,316 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,953 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 63,933 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?

Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 927
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 701
Stop lamp not working 608
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 450
position lamp(s) not working 426
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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A104 LTA is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,914 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 Series 3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A104 LTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A104 LTA is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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