MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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