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DNP 258N

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 258N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 73,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,184 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 312 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 310 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,638 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 68,631 miles

Emissions not tested Due to bad oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both front (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2016 68,577 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 68,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner face badly age cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre Age cracked

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2014 68,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,451 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,446 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,749 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,749 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 67,722 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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DNP 258N is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DNP 258N, 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 DNP 258N registered?

DNP 258N is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 13 September 1983.

Is DNP 258N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNP 258N shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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