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JPY 248N

1991 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,680 mi
Last recorded14,680 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Series 332,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPY 248N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 14,680 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 14,455 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 14,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 13,883 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 13,592 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 13,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 11,520 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers footwell (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,171 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 4,914 miles

slight play in rear propshaft uj

Fail 11 Apr 2014 4,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play in rear propshaft uj

Pass 19 Apr 2013 4 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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 10 Apr 2012 26,328 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 26,325 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,525 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 24,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,488 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,047 miles

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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JPY 248N is a 1991 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 32,861 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 JPY 248N, 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 35 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 JPY 248N?

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What year was JPY 248N registered?

JPY 248N is a 1991 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is JPY 248N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPY 248N shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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