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BPO 965L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,036 mi
Last recorded96,036 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 965L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 96,036 miles

Offside Wiper poor

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Washers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,891 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,833 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Oil leak hub ()

Offside Front Oil leak hub ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 95,833 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Oil leak hub ()

Offside Front Oil leak hub ()

Pass 21 May 2010 95,419 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 91,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 91,626 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,927 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 88,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 87,138 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,191 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 85,191 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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BPO 965L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 BPO 965L, 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 53 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 BPO 965L registered?

BPO 965L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 6 February 1973.

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