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ENW 931Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

63,382 mi
Last recorded63,382 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENW 931Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 63,382 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive on pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers have perrished bushes

Fail 5 May 2026 63,380 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive on pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers have perrished bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2025 63,203 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all four tyres perished and cracking on side walls

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,938 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,567 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 4 Apr 2023 62,562 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,940 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 61,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp dim

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,179 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Mar 2021 61,171 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,126 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 59,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,095 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 53,095 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 46,917 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,580 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,580 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,386 miles

oil leak from rear brake drums. tetsed on rbt working ok

Fail 26 Feb 2010 35,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,891 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 25,857 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,196 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 23,195 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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.

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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ENW 931Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 ENW 931Y, 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 ENW 931Y registered?

ENW 931Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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