MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tractor seals leaking
Various oil leaks
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
both front swivel joints leaking oil
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front swivel joints leaking oil
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is ABW 123L safe to buy?
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