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A123 DUX

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 86,974 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2018 86,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 86,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 86,779 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 86,779 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 86,472 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 86,472 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,108 miles

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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A123 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A123 DUX, 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 A123 DUX registered?

A123 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A123 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A123 DUX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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