MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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A lot of travel on parking brake lever
A lot of travel on service brake pedal
Excessive corrosion to nearside centre/rear outrigger
Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Excessive corrosion to nearside centre outrigger
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Excessive corrosion to nearside centre rear outrigger
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Offside rear tyre cracked in walls and tread
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
A lot of travel on parking brake pedal
Excessive corrosion to nearside centre rear outrigger
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Offside rear tyre cracked in walls and tread
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Excessive corrosion to centre rear nearside outrigger
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Offside rear tyre perrised in tread
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Excessive corrosion to centre rear nearside outrigger
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Offside rear tyre perrised in tread
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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BUO 183L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 BUO 183L, 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 BUO 183L registered?
BUO 183L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 December 1972.
Is BUO 183L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BUO 183L 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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