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AWU 120K

1986 Land Rover Series 3

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,571 mi
Last recorded42,571 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Series 364,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 120K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 42,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 42,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,686 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,065 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise steering box is weeping fluid

Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,065 miles

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

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise steering box is weeping fluid

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,671 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise slight seepage from front differential

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,303 miles

Advise offside front suspension component is leaking slightly

Advise slight gearbox oil leak

Advise speedo back light is not working

Advise steering box is weeping fluid slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,024 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

possible intermittant washer pump

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,857 miles

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,509 miles

nearside front wheel baring no roughness detected on test but slightly noisey when spun

Fail 14 Jun 2010 39,509 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

nearside front wheel baring no roughness detected on test but slightly noisey when spun

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,130 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis heavily covered in underseal and mud

corrosion to nearside front foremost spring hanger

front diff slight leak

slight play from steering box

Pass 21 Jun 2008 38,896 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 38,896 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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AWU 120K is a 1986 Land Rover Series 3 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 64,954 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 AWU 120K, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AWU 120K registered?

AWU 120K is a 1986 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is AWU 120K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 120K shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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