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B597 KUX

1985 Land Rover Series 3

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,228 mi
Last recorded47,228 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 332,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 46,226 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,730 miles

Front spring bushes worn

earth straps loose on offside and nearsideoff engine and gearboxx area

Fail 16 Jan 2023 45,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front spring bushes worn

earth straps loose on offside and nearsideoff engine and gearboxx area

Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,714 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 45,711 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 44,281 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,985 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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B597 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 32,004 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 B597 KUX, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B597 KUX registered?

B597 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B597 KUX safe to buy?

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