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A119 JWU

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

38,830 mi
Last recorded38,830 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA119 JWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 38,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 7 May 2013 38,024 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 36,830 miles

foot brake just meets mot pass

no significant oil leak from steering box

Fail 3 May 2012 36,823 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 35,240 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 35,240 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2010 32,754 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 32,750 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tractor joint seals leaking oil .

slight oil leakage from drop arm seal .

Pass 6 May 2009 30,025 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 30,016 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 27,244 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f -- tractor joint oil seals leaking .

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 23,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,049 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 21,047 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
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A119 JWU is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 A119 JWU, 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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What year was A119 JWU registered?

A119 JWU is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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