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AVX 305L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,724 mi
Last recorded37,724 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVX 305L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,724 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 35,933 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slight play driver door hinges

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,593 miles

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

slight play in drivers door hinges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,549 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 29,539 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,305 miles

battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,987 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,842 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,990 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 20,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,772 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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AVX 305L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 AVX 305L, 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 53 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 AVX 305L registered?

AVX 305L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is AVX 305L safe to buy?

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