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DAF 605K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,630 mi
Last recorded28,630 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 605K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 28,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2016 28,630 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,630 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 28,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 28,630 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 28,630 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,630 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,630 miles

Advise only partial test required ,

Fail 4 Feb 2012 28,630 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 28,630 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,640 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 28,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 28,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,630 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery loos

Fail 21 Feb 2009 28,630 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery loos

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,603 miles

all lower shocker bushes have slight movement

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,634 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 28,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (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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DAF 605K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DAF 605K, 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 DAF 605K registered?

DAF 605K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 April 1972.

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