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GAO 535L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,682 mi
Last recorded64,682 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAO 535L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,682 miles

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

box section piece welded onto rear axle is corroded

front chunky tyres catch on full lock

has rear fog lamp fitted but unable to find switch

has washer jets fitted but unable to find switch

play in propshaft joints

Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,682 miles

Fuel system component leaking lift pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking fluid leaking out backing plate (3.6.A.1)

box section piece welded onto rear axle is corroded

front chunky tyres catch on full lock

has rear fog lamp fitted but unable to find switch

has washer jets fitted but unable to find switch

play in propshaft joints

Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,682 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 64,682 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 12 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GAO 535L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GAO 535L, 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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What year was GAO 535L registered?

GAO 535L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is GAO 535L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAO 535L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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