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KJD 679X

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 679X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,551 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,048 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,896 miles

coolant leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,892 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,836 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,820 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 81,777 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear diff leaking oil

slight blue smoke

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,777 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

slight blue smoke

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,696 miles

Slight Blue Smoke

Pass 27 Nov 2010 1,264 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 1,264 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,655 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 25,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,635 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from steering box

Fail 11 Dec 2008 24,633 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from steering box

Fail 18 Feb 2008 24,626 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,505 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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KJD 679X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,970 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 KJD 679X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJD 679X registered?

KJD 679X is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 October 1981.

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