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ERL 63K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,859 mi
Last recorded22,859 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 63K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,859 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 22,853 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,762 miles

driver wing mirror in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front prop u/j badly worn

Fail 20 Oct 2015 22,523 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front prop u/j badly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,224 miles

N/S & O/S inner arches corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 22,224 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S & O/S inner arches corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,867 miles

foot well rusty on n s front

Pass 16 Aug 2011
Fail 10 Aug 2011

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 21,570 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish

n/s frontinner wheel arch showing advanced corosion

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,570 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

n/s frontinner wheel arch showing advanced corosion

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,745 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 20,745 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,533 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,845 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2005 18,609 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 18,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres starting to perish

n/srear gearbox mount in poor condition

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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ERL 63K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 ERL 63K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ERL 63K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 14 February 1972.

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