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GKN 539L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,776 mi
Last recorded72,776 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 539L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 72,776 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,250 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 72,245 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,360 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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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?

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