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ALJ 806K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Cream Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,272 mi
Last recorded68,272 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 806K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,272 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,160 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 68,160 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,160 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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ALJ 806K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Cream with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ALJ 806K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALJ 806K?

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What year was ALJ 806K registered?

ALJ 806K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 May 1972.

Is ALJ 806K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALJ 806K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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