MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side walls are cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side walls and tread is cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side walls are cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area on both sides are slightly scratched from wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight wiper blade scratch marks. (3.2 (a) (i))
Both front tyres cracked but no cords exposed
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both front tyres cracked but no cords exposed
Nearside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Rear Tyre cracking
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Rear Tyre cracking
Nearside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed.
Offside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed.
Offside Rear Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed.
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed
Offside Front Brake is binding slightly.
Offside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed
Offside Rear Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed
Offside Front Brake is binding slightly.
Offside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed
Offside Rear Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all chassis outriggers are corroded.
nsf floor/body is holed and corroded.
nsf inner wheel arch is holed and corroded.
osf inner wheel arch is holed and corroded.
osf tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nsf floor/body is corroded and holed.
nsf inner wheel arch is holed and corroded
osf inner wheel arch is corroded and holed.
osf tyre is cracked and perrished but no ply or cords are exposed.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
vehicle pulls to offside under braking
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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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EPE 781J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 EPE 781J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EPE 781J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 14 December 1970.
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