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A305 DUX

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA305 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,874 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,753 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,271 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 87,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tyres have small cracks in walls not through to cords

Pass 23 May 2017 87,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 87,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsides (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 87,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bothsides (2.7.4)

gearbox mounting starting to give

Fail 24 May 2016 87,806 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bothsides (2.7.4)

gearbox mounting starting to give

Pass 13 May 2015 87,675 miles

gearbox mounts rubbers starting to perish

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,418 miles

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

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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A305 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A305 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 A305 DUX registered?

A305 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A305 DUX safe to buy?

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