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A682 DMO

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA682 DMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 55,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,275 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,062 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 54,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 54,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 54,138 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,081 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,032 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,996 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 53,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front axle seal slight leak

rear diff slight oil leak

transfer box slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,064 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front axle seal slight leak

rear diff slight oil leak

transfer box slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,070 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,390 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,256 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,911 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,907 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2008 29,895 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,099 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 29,099 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes rising at differant rates but within tolerance

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,216 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 28,216 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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A682 DMO is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A682 DMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A682 DMO registered?

A682 DMO is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 20 December 1983.

Is A682 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A682 DMO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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