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JDV 93N

1975 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 352,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDV 93N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,113 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,490 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front both tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose, and across front chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak bad leak - oil filter? ()

underside in a dirty condition

various underside components are coated, making inspection difficult

Fail 26 Apr 2017 80,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front both tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose, and across front chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak bad leak - oil filter? ()

underside in a dirty condition

various underside components are coated, making inspection difficult

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,399 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,399 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,500 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 79,500 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,240 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,234 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2013 77,098 miles

Both sides front outriggers corroded

Front propellor shaft, rear universal joint worn

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Both sides front outriggers corroded

Front propellor shaft, rear universal joint worn

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 76,139 miles

Electrical tow socket not useable

Exhaust a bit smokey

Fail 30 Apr 2012 76,139 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Electrical tow socket not useable

Exhaust a bit smokey

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,930 miles

Exhaust gases a bit smokey

Nearside front crossm,ember corroded

Surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 26 Apr 2011 74,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust gases a bit smokey

Nearside front crossm,ember corroded

Surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,421 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 73,421 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 72,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 70,699 miles

Battery insecure

Front brakes binding slightly

Fuel tank rear outrigger getting rusty

Sidewall cracks on rear tyres

Pass 4 May 2007 68,856 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 68,809 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Perish cracks in sidewall/tread on rear tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,809 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,151 miles

Has small slidewall cracks on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 25 Apr 2006 67,151 miles

Has small slidewall cracks on nearside rear tyre.

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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JDV 93N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,751 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 JDV 93N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDV 93N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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