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BUO 183L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,470 mi
Last recorded27,470 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUO 183L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,470 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,292 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,833 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 26,833 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 25,437 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2011 25,437 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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