MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure.
Both rear bump stops missing.
Front and rear prop shafts badly worn.
Gear box cross member severly corroded.
Large amount side to side move ment hand brake lever.
N/s/f body out rigger poorly repaired
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
No centre lap belt fitted at time of test.
O/s/f and n/s/r brakes not fully releasing
O/s/f bump stop missing.
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Several engine oil leaks
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Chassis has had extensive repairs - suface corrosion visible on most chassis members
oil leak
slight play on swivel hub assemblies
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DHY 276W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 DHY 276W, 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.
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What year was DHY 276W registered?
DHY 276W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 January 1981.
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