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CTU 585X

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,442 mi
Last recorded53,442 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 585X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 53,442 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 69,850 miles

rear chassie slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,298 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front in dicator intermitant / does not work all the time

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front in dicator intermitant / does not work all the time

Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s middle/rear chassis corroded (not excesssive/holed)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,878 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,875 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,583 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,583 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,509 miles

Manual steering box has a slight leak from seal

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

This vehicle has areas of slight corrosion on the body and chasis on its underside

Fail 19 Jul 2010 56,508 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Manual steering box has a slight leak from seal

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

This vehicle has areas of slight corrosion on the body and chasis on its underside

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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CTU 585X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,970 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 CTU 585X, 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 45 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 CTU 585X registered?

CTU 585X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 October 1981.

Is CTU 585X safe to buy?

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