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A823 ODY

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

12,579 mi
Last recorded12,579 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA823 ODY
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 12,579 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 12,579 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 12,574 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction with indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rod end boots. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction with indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and axles. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working.

Service brake efficiency close to lower limit. Recommend inspection.

Fail 13 Feb 2023 12,574 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre to rear joint heavily corroded and holed. Exhaust system heavily corroded. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction with indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rod end boots. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction with indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and axles. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working.

Service brake efficiency close to lower limit. Recommend inspection.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 12,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 12,560 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 12,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front differential has a leak of oil

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front hub has a leak of oil

Nearside Front position lamp dull

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t piece to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential has a leak of oil

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

engine has a leak of oil

exhaust corroded in its entirety

gearbox has a leak of oil

transfer box has a leak of oil

Fail 9 Feb 2021 12,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. damage to vehicle forcing headlight to aim down and to left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front differential has a leak of oil

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front hub has a leak of oil

Nearside Front position lamp dull

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t piece to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential has a leak of oil

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

engine has a leak of oil

exhaust corroded in its entirety

gearbox has a leak of oil

transfer box has a leak of oil

Pass 17 Feb 2020 12,506 miles

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

Offside Front Upper door section not bolted on and just sat on locator however this is unlikely to fall off

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

engine oil leak

final drive oil leak

front differential leak

gearbox leak

rear differential leak

transfer case leak

Pass 22 Feb 2019 12,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer tractor joint slight leakage

Nearside Headlamp adjuster screws in poor condition. Recommend replacement.

Fail 14 Feb 2019 12,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer tractor joint slight leakage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 11,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 10,631 miles

Central Exhaust system hanger in poor condition recommend replacement.

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector poor. Recommend replacement. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 10,608 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Fluid dark. Recommend flush and brake inspection. (3.7.C.2)

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

Central Exhaust system hanger in poor condition recommend replacement.

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked. (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector poor. Recommend replacement. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 9,488 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened All. (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Recommend replacement. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 7,783 miles

All leaf springs corroded.

All shock absorbers corroded.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 7,783 miles

All leaf springs corroded.

All shock absorbers corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 5,940 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 5,898 miles

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 4,236 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 4,230 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 4,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 3,952 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 3,948 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 3,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,222 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 3,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 2,076 miles

Front brakes readings fluctuating slightly.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 99 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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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A823 ODY is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 46,454 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 A823 ODY, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A823 ODY is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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