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A905 PCJ

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,182 mi
Last recorded84,182 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA905 PCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 82,466 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 81,487 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,092 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 73,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,627 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion small hole in chassis not near mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 71,233 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,285 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,512 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,459 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some smoke when reved

unable to fully check rear crossmember due to cosmetic repairs

Pass 12 Sep 2005 66,790 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 66,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s bulkhead to body mount bolt loose

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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A905 PCJ is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 A905 PCJ, 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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What year was A905 PCJ registered?

A905 PCJ is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 January 1984.

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