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KUY 137K

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,512 mi
Last recorded35,512 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUY 137K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,399 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 35,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

advise deep cuts in o/s n/s rear tyres inner side walls

advise o/s n/s front tyres side walls

Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,250 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S and O/S rear tyres perished on side walls.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,200 miles

N/S and O/S rear tyres perished on side walls.

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 35,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S and O/S rear tyres perished on side walls.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,055 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 35,055 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,976 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Aug 2010 34,976 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,882 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,533 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 32,483 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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KUY 137K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 56,763 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 KUY 137K, 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 55 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 KUY 137K registered?

KUY 137K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 November 1971.

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