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A393 SUW

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

24,767 mi
Last recorded24,767 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA393 SUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 24,767 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

undersealed front to rear

Fail 9 May 2025 24,753 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

undersealed front to rear

Pass 15 Feb 2024 24,735 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 24,730 miles

Central Front Lower Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 24,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 24,657 miles

Body stiffner in front of rear wheel has some corrosion.

Slight play at nearside front wheel bearing and both rears have slight rotational noise.

Fail 13 May 2014 24,656 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body stiffner in front of rear wheel has some corrosion.

Slight play at nearside front wheel bearing and both rears have slight rotational noise.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,686 miles

Nearside front indicator lens is losing amber shade, advise to replace.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,686 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,833 miles

Unable to ascertain if bodywork repair beside brake servo is fully welded, advise this MUST be the case for any future MOT.

nearside front wheel bearing requires a tighten.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 21,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Unable to ascertain if bodywork repair beside brake servo is fully welded, advise this MUST be the case for any future MOT.

nearside front wheel bearing requires a tighten.

Pass 7 May 2009 20,091 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,063 miles

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

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

oil leaks from o/s front swivle and gearbox around handbrake drum

Fail 19 Oct 2007 18,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

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

oil leaks from o/s front swivle and gearbox around handbrake drum

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,595 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slight wear/play at lower bushes.

Corrosion under offside rear seating.

Some brake pipes have light corrosion.

Wipers have wear/play to spindles, advise to renew.

Pass 17 Aug 2005 13,728 miles

nearside front brake pipe has light corrosion.

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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A393 SUW is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol 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 A393 SUW, 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 A393 SUW registered?

A393 SUW is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 November 1983.

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