MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,746 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
both front spheres leaking oil
oil leak from transfer box , may be contaminating the handbrake shoes
slight oil leak from front diff.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
bonnet stay almost catching on positive terminal of the battery
both front spheres leaking oil
oil leak from transfer box , may be contaminating the handbrake shoes
slight oil leak from front diff.
All four leaf springs corroded and worn
Propshaft handbrake , linkage worn and only just within limits of braking effort
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All four leaf springs corroded and worn
Propshaft handbrake , linkage worn and only just within limits of braking effort
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear chassis has slight corrsion
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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HKB 137L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HKB 137L, 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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HKB 137L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 May 1973.
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