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A848 WUS

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,794 mi
Last recorded58,794 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA848 WUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 58,794 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 58,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,313 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 57,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 50,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,134 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 35,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 35,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,290 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 26,285 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 22,396 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,968 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,679 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,674 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 4,223 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 4,218 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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A848 WUS is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A848 WUS, 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 A848 WUS registered?

A848 WUS is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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