MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,776 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear diff (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn both rears (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear halfshaft loose
Propshaft universal joint worn Both on rear prop ()
Rear diff has large amount to play in pinion
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
brake drum contaminated by oil Both rear (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear halfshaft loose
Propshaft universal joint worn Both on rear prop ()
Rear diff has large amount to play in pinion
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside 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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GKN 539L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 GKN 539L, 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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What year was GKN 539L registered?
GKN 539L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1973.
Is GKN 539L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GKN 539L 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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