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KYA 561D

1966 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,679 mi
Last recorded43,679 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYA 561D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,679 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 43,660 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both axles corroded

both front leaf springs corroded

both front shock absorber dust covers corroded

chassis crossmember under trasmission very corroded

nearside chassis corroded

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,421 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front springs corroded

chassis crossmember under gearbox corroded

front hubs oily

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear brake back plate oily

offside rear spring corroded

offside suspension low compared to nearside

Fail 5 Aug 2013 43,421 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front springs corroded

chassis crossmember under gearbox corroded

front hubs oily

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear brake back plate oily

offside rear spring corroded

offside suspension low compared to nearside

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,999 miles

chassis crossmember that supports the transmission corroded

nearside front lower floor panel corroded

offside inner dash and pillar areas corroded

vehicle sits slightly lop sided, offside lower than nearside

Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,998 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

chassis crossmember that supports the transmission corroded

nearside front inner floor well corroded

nearside front tyre quite perished

offside inner dash compartment corroded

offside suspension looks slightly low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,775 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers side dash board area very corroded but security of steering wheel not compromised

fornt leaf spring u bolts corroded

steering ball joint going into upper side of steering box has slightly free play

Fail 26 Jul 2011 42,775 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fornt leaf spring u bolts corroded

steering ball joint going into upper side of steering box has slightly free play

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,006 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres slightly perished

centre crossmember corroded

leaf spring U bolts corroded

leaf springs corroded

misting of oil around steering box

offside front tyre appears to be back to front though not marked directional

Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all leaf springs corroded

all tyres slightly detiorated /rubber cracking

leaf spring u bolts corroded

middle crossmember corroded

misting of oil around steering box

offside front tyre appears to be on back to front though not marked as directioanal

Pass 8 Aug 2009 41,421 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewalls getting perished

nraeside chassis area corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewalls getting perished

nraeside chassis area corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,336 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2008 40,336 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,075 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both sides front axle swivel joints oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 36,876 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 36,876 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noted ns front and both rears tyres are starting to crack in tread

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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KYA 561D is a 1966 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYA 561D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 60 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KYA 561D is a 1966 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 27 September 1966.

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The MOT history for KYA 561D shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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