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BCD 638L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,741 mi
Last recorded59,741 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 638L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2019 59,741 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2019 59,741 miles

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) tighten steering box (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 59,236 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 59,236 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working offside front sidelight not working repaired. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,004 miles
Pass 29 May 2016 58,690 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,043 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 57,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

l/h side rear axle rusty.

Pass 27 Mar 2011 57,022 miles

front prop shaft rear end joint slightly worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2010 56,440 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2010 56,440 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,009 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tread perished

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,748 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

surface corrosion at fuel tank

front and rear spring eye bushes worn

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,357 miles

offside rear spring eye bush worn.

surface corrosion to rear axle. †

surface corrosion to rear cross member.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,029 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2005 53,014 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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BCD 638L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BCD 638L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCD 638L registered?

BCD 638L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is BCD 638L safe to buy?

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