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A483 SKM

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Petrol 2268cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA483 SKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,606 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,604 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 53,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,552 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,979 miles

Advise; slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 46,979 miles

Advise; slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,984 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,469 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,465 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings arm on the lower end of the steering relay at offside front chassis (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,250 miles

slight play in off side front track rod end.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake servo effect weak.

near side rear tyre inner side cut slightly.

off side front brake hose twisted slightly.

slight corrosion starting on front to rear brake pipe (near gearbox)

slight play in off side front track rod end.

underside has heavy underseal.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,964 miles

Front brake hoses slightly twisted.

Gauges, back illumination not working.

Nearside headlight slightly loose.

Rear springs just starting to corrode.

Slight play in drop arm out of steering relay, at pinch bolt.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,861 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front brake hoses slightly twisted.

Nearside headlight slightly loose.

Rear springs just starting to corrode.

Slight play in drop arm out of steering relay, at pinch bolt.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,029 miles

under sill underneath vehicle front to back

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,887 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,954 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 32,954 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,807 miles

has od headlamps fitted 1 european. 1 american

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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A483 SKM is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 2,268cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A483 SKM, 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 A483 SKM registered?

A483 SKM is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 September 1983.

Is A483 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A483 SKM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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