MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advise; slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan.
Advise; slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
slight play in off side front track rod end.
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.
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.
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.
under sill underneath vehicle front to back
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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A483 SKM is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 September 1983.
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