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BAD 725K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,439 mi
Last recorded99,439 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 725K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 99,439 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 99,439 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,439 miles

o/s/r halfshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 99,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r halfshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,439 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2007 99,439 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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BAD 725K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 1,996cc diesel 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 BAD 725K, 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.

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What year was BAD 725K registered?

BAD 725K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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The MOT history for BAD 725K 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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