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FRA 596L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2025cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,755 mi
Last recorded16,755 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 596L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,025cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 16,755 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,300 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,649 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2016 15,105 miles

oil leak from engine bay

rear diff leaking from drain bung

Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 11,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Noise from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Jun 2013 11,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe beginning to split fron filter

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Noise from n/s/f wheel bearing when rotated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Sep 2012 11,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,114 miles

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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FRA 596L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,025cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 FRA 596L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FRA 596L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 January 1973.

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