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A424 DUX

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,109 mi
Last recorded36,109 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA424 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 36,109 miles

Offside Rear out rigger poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 36,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear out rigger poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 34,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,201 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 19,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,812 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 92,785 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,786 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,293 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,807 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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A424 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A424 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 A424 DUX registered?

A424 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A424 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A424 DUX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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