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ABW 123L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 123L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 90,007 miles

Tractor seals leaking

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2016 89,921 miles

Both front swivel joints leaking

Osr brake pipe union corroded

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2015 89,569 miles

both front swivel joints leaking oil

Fail 15 May 2015 89,569 miles

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

both front swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 23 May 2014 89,163 miles

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

Oil leak

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

horn quiet

nearside front steering swivel has a light misting of oil

offside front steering swivel has a light misting of oil

Fail 15 May 2014 89,162 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 86,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front diff leaking

gearbox leaking

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 86,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front diff leaking

gearbox leaking

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 84,487 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all engine/gearbox mountings in poor condition

all shock absorber lower bushes worn

chassis very dirty

major oil leak from engine

o/s/f and n/s/f swivel seals leaking

play in front prop shaft sliding joint

play in rear propshaft sliding joint

wiring insecure behind o/s headlamp

Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,487 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

major oil leak from engine

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all engine/gearbox mountings in poor condition

all shock absorber lower bushes worn

chassis very dirty

engine idle speed high

o/s/f and n/s/f swivel seals leaking

play in front prop shaft sliding joint

play in rear propshaft sliding joint

wiring insecure behind o/s headlamp

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,921 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both tractor seals leaking

engine and gearbox oil leaks

free play measured at the steering wheel aproaching maximum permitted

wear in leaf springs aproaching maximum permitted

Fail 15 Apr 2011 83,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both tractor seals leaking

engine and gearbox oil leaks

free play measured at the steering wheel aproaching maximum permitted

wear in leaf springs aproaching maximum permitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,128 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 80,128 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 79,786 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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ABW 123L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 ABW 123L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 123L registered?

ABW 123L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 December 1972.

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