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JYB 204K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,419 mi
Last recorded35,419 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 204K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,419 miles

Both tractor joints leaking

Front diff bearings very rough

Front diff leaks oil

Oil leaks

Rear axel leaking oil

Rear diff bearings very rough

Several areas of corrosion on the chassis

Steering is tight

Fail 1 Dec 2015 35,413 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both tractor joints leaking

Front diff bearings very rough

Front diff leaks oil

Oil leaks

Rear axel leaking oil

Rear diff bearings very rough

Several areas of corrosion on the chassis

Steering is tight

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,351 miles

Front diff bearings rough

Oil leaks

Rear diff bearings very rough

Slight play in the nearside tractor joint

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coolant hose perished

gearbox oil leak

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front hub seals slight weep of oil

nearside door mirror insecure but not affecting rear view

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,760 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,025 miles

engine oil leak!!

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2008 30,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 30,723 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 30,314 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 30,298 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 30,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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JYB 204K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 JYB 204K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JYB 204K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 March 1972.

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