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KWU 497N

1993 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,833 mi
Last recorded19,833 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Series 352,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 497N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,833 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,149 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 17,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,820 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 16,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 16,522 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 16,522 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,123 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 15,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,389 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 13,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KWU 497N is a 1993 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 52,456 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 KWU 497N, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWU 497N registered?

KWU 497N is a 1993 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is KWU 497N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWU 497N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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