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GAD 943L

1973 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,879 mi
Last recorded20,879 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SERIES352,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAD 943L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,879 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear floor pan cross braces deteriorated

slight play front propshaft front joint

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,672 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 17,638 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,949 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
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GAD 943L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 52,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAD 943L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAD 943L registered?

GAD 943L is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 9 March 1973.

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