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KTA 939V

1997 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

25,047 mi
Last recorded25,047 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Series 343,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTA 939V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 25,047 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2019 25,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp crack (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inlet of exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,911 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 23,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,772 miles

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

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

slight weep of oil from nearside axle sphere

slight weep of oil from offside axle sphere

Fail 1 Jul 2013 22,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

slight weep of oil from nearside axle sphere

slight weep of oil from offside axle sphere

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 21,410 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front hub seal possibly leaking

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front hub seal possibly leaking

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 20,573 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,550 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 19,550 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,149 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,057 miles

play in transmission brake lin kage

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,825 miles

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

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

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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KTA 939V is a 1997 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KTA 939V, 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.

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KTA 939V is a 1997 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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