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DUO 617L

1987 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 372,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 617L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,062 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from front and rear diffs gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop shaft play in sliding joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general corrosion to chassis, bulkhead and body parts covered in underseal

slight play in several steering joints

Fail 16 Mar 2022 86,062 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from front and rear diffs gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop shaft play in sliding joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general corrosion to chassis, bulkhead and body parts covered in underseal

slight play in several steering joints

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,032 miles

n/s/r rebound rubber missing

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2017 85,039 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 84,420 miles

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

all tyres very badly perished

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Dec 2007 83,418 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 83,418 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

rear spring shackle bushes nave slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2006 81,021 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 81,021 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear axle hub seals leaking

rear diff nose bearing oil seal leaking

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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DUO 617L is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 72,837 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 DUO 617L, 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 39 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 DUO 617L registered?

DUO 617L is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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