MOT Status
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83,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated grease on shoe/drums (1.1.13 (b))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front hub seals leaking, o/s/f tyre perished, bulkhead/chassis corroded
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal mounting (3.3.A.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front hub seals leaking, o/s/f tyre perished, bulkhead/chassis corroded
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Centre Passenger's seat insecure bottom of seat missing (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported across front cross member (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front part of spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front part of spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear part of spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder to T junction on chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front tyre perished and cracked
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust system corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Centre Passenger's seat insecure bottom of seat missing (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported across front cross member (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder to T junction on chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front part of spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear part of spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front tyre perished and cracked
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F brake pipe to flexi union corroded
N/S/F hub seal leaking
O/S/F hub seal leaking
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chassis has corrosion
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front hubseals have a slight oil leak
Chassis has slight corrosion
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front iner arches corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
lights poor condition/suspect operation,slight brake pull to offsidde,chassis/suspension coroded/bushes perished,front hub seals weeping,brakes tapley tested only,
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
lights poor condition/suspect operation,slight brake pull to offsidde,chassis/suspension coroded/bushes perished,front hub seals weeping,brakes tapley tested only,
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY SPLITTING/VERY SUSPECT CONDITION,oil leaks,engine blue smoking slightly,front hub seals weeping,rear prop. shaft ujs worn,
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY SPLITTING/VERY SUSPECT CONDITION,oil leaks,engine blue smoking slightly,front hub seals weeping,rear prop. shaft ujs worn,
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTT 709L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BTT 709L, 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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BTT 709L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 January 1973.
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