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A876 DHH

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

59,424 mi
Last recorded59,424 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA876 DHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,424 miles

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

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

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

chassis heavily undersealed

chassis heavily welded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 59,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

chassis heavily undersealed

chassis heavily welded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,389 miles

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

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

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

chassis heavily undersealed

chassis heavily welded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 59,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle chassis extensively welded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 59,229 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,196 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,133 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 59,132 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper joint has slight top to bottom movement

Fail 18 May 2017 59,067 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper joint has slight top to bottom movement

Pass 24 May 2016 58,856 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 58,856 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 58,754 miles

GENERAL RUST ALL OVER

Fail 14 May 2015 58,754 miles

GENERAL RUST ALL OVER

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,753 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear shockers in poor condition

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear silencer corroaded

nearside rear hub leaking

offside front swivel leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S FRONT SLIGHT CHASSIS CORROSION

Pass 24 Nov 2012 58,527 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,341 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,341 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,169 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,053 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,813 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,564 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 57,456 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,456 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
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A876 DHH is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 A876 DHH, 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 A876 DHH registered?

A876 DHH is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 19 December 1983.

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