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AWU 603K

1980 Land Rover Series

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

4,985 mi
Last recorded4,985 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series52,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 603K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 4,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 4,295 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 4,243 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure no lock nuts fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 3,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 2,855 miles

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

Speedometer insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2018 2,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring modified so the suspension is inoperative Fouling on chassis (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2017 2,326 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Weld cracking on door catch (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 2,326 miles

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil Both (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Weld cracking on door catch (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front 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 23 Sep 2016 1,369 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 482 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 482 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,570 miles

Rear fog lamp switch operates reversing light

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch operates reversing light

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2010 68,230 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 68,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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AWU 603K is a 1980 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 52,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AWU 603K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AWU 603K registered?

AWU 603K is a 1980 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is AWU 603K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 603K shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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