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CTT 768Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,809 mi
Last recorded35,809 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTT 768Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 35,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 33,624 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 33,624 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,907 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,011 miles

Nearside Front Advise slight play Drive knuckle joint ,

Fail 23 Aug 2017 28,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Advise slight play Drive knuckle joint ,

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,886 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,107 miles

the vehicle emits white smoke at tick over and i was unable to get a print out of the emissions due to it not regeristering on the emissions tester.However under acceleration no heavy smoke is emited .

Fail 12 Feb 2013 26,506 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 26,093 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 26,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,163 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 25,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,167 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,471 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,554 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 20,554 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,262 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 18,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 11,870 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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CTT 768Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,914 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 CTT 768Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CTT 768Y registered?

CTT 768Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 January 1983.

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The MOT history for CTT 768Y shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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