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GMW 123W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,302 mi
Last recorded98,302 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMW 123W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 98,302 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,777 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,673 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 97,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,084 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,899 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,727 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 96,396 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,921 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,868 miles

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 28 May 2012 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 95,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,515 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 95,512 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,026 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,307 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 94,303 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 93,598 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 93,182 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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GMW 123W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GMW 123W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GMW 123W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 January 1981.

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