CarVerify

Free Car Check

FCJ 245W

1981 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,728 mi
Last recorded65,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCJ 245W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,728 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,475 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 60,459 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 57,498 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 May 2014 57,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,092 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 48,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,791 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 43,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,361 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
Full Land Rover SERIES3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FCJ 245W is a 1981 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FCJ 245W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FCJ 245W?

You can check the full history of FCJ 245W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FCJ 245W registered?

FCJ 245W is a 1981 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 8 June 1981.

Is FCJ 245W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCJ 245W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FCJ 245W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FCJ 245W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.