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A15 LWT

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,120 mi
Last recorded42,120 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,120 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor dry rusty front to back

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor dry rusty front to back

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,119 miles

front propshaft not fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 42,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,095 miles

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 42,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,724 miles

n/s/f steering ball leaking

rear brake flex wet with oil

surface rust on bake pipes

surface rust on under side

Fail 28 Mar 2009 41,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f steering ball leaking

rear brake flex wet with oil

surface rust on bake pipes

surface rust on under side

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,780 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 39,779 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,329 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 33,327 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,802 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 28,800 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 27,139 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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A15 LWT is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A15 LWT, 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 A15 LWT registered?

A15 LWT is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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