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JPW 406N

1975 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,672 mi
Last recorded37,672 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 352,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPW 406N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 35,439 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

clutch hose bulged & leaking

play in steering box to drop arm joint

Pass 31 Jan 2022 34,790 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 34,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,416 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 34,416 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 33,566 miles

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

Rear body braces corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2019 33,563 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear body braces corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2018 33,312 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 33,312 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,464 miles

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

rear tub mounts corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,954 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,073 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 22,219 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,444 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 16,626 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 13,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,849 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

slight play in steering relay

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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JPW 406N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JPW 406N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPW 406N registered?

JPW 406N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 June 1975.

Is JPW 406N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPW 406N shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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