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EKH 39K

1972 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,950 mi
Last recorded9,950 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SERIES344,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 39K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 9,950 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 9,950 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,751 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 84,341 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,024 miles

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

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,500 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 84,327 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,327 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 81,568 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 81,568 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 13,434 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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EKH 39K is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 44,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKH 39K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EKH 39K is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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