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HKB 137L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,746 mi
Last recorded42,746 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKB 137L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,746 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 42,746 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,544 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 42,541 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,234 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,859 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 41,859 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,331 miles

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.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,330 miles

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.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,089 miles

All four leaf springs corroded and worn

Propshaft handbrake , linkage worn and only just within limits of braking effort

Fail 2 Dec 2011 41,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,031 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,031 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 19,904 miles

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.

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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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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What year was HKB 137L registered?

HKB 137L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 May 1973.

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