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CNV 283K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

141,871 mi
Last recorded141,871 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNV 283K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,871 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 139,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location arm / pin / bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 139,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location arm / pin / bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 137,266 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 137,266 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached froward axle location arm / front bush through bolt slightly insecure.. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 134,578 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering damper /front pin/bush slightly worn.

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 134,503 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering damper front pin/bush slightly worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear poin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 134,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end, from castelated nut. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower retaining clip insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure upper pinch bolt insecure. (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering damper front pin/bush slightly worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear poin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

alternator drive belt deteriorating..

Pass 5 Nov 2020 132,230 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery box corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 132,230 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose 2 x nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery box corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose nuts (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,717 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 130,717 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure locking nut. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,432 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 129,432 miles

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking device insecure. (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability A frame mounting bolts insecure. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,073 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,907 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 125,544 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 173,032 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 169,269 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 169,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 167,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 166,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 166,315 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 164,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 160,713 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advised-slight ageing marks on outer wall of o/s rear tyre.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 157,257 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 157,257 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 155,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 154,443 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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CNV 283K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 56,763 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 CNV 283K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CNV 283K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 December 1971.

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