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GOG 462L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,263 mi
Last recorded9,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOG 462L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 9,263 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 9,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 2,272 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 2,232 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 2,124 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 2,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear suspension x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of front spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 1,569 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 1,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 988 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 298 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 298 miles

Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of front spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,817 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,817 miles

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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GOG 462L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GOG 462L, 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 GOG 462L registered?

GOG 462L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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