CarVerify

Free Car Check

JNJ 652V

1997 Land Rover Series 3

Beige Petrol 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,016 mi
Last recorded75,016 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Series 343,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 652V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2006 75,016 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 75,009 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear back plates damp

both rear tyres cracked and perished

brake fluid level low

nearside rear back plate damp

offside headlight starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2006 74,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JNJ 652V is a 1997 Land Rover Series 3 in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 43,454 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 JNJ 652V, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JNJ 652V?

You can check the full history of JNJ 652V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JNJ 652V registered?

JNJ 652V is a 1997 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is JNJ 652V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNJ 652V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JNJ 652V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JNJ 652V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.