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KYB 424K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,565 mi
Last recorded22,565 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYB 424K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,565 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock bushes slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear fog light not working

slight play in front prop rear u/j

Fail 24 May 2016 22,518 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported causing back box to knock against chassis (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting outer chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported t / piece (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower shock bushes slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear fog light not working

slight play in front prop rear u/j

Pass 28 May 2015 21,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 21,749 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 20,651 miles

Offside Drag link 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 deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 16 May 2014 20,636 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Drag link 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 deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,798 miles

Oil leak

front brakes require attention ( pulling to the right )

Fail 7 Mar 2012 19,438 miles

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

slight play in rear lower shock mounts

Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,438 miles

slight play in rear lower shock mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,895 miles

os bulkhead corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,895 miles

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

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

os bulkhead corroded

nsf and osf hub seals leaking / back plates wet

Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,082 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ns and os swivel housing seals leaking

ns floor pan holed and corroded

oil leaking within handbrake drum area

vehicle pulling to right on brake test

Fail 2 Mar 2010 18,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ns and os swivel housing seals leaking

oil leaking within handbrake drum area

vehicle pulling to right on brake test

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,577 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear smooth.

free play at steering wheel not excessive yet.

front to rear chassis legs corroding.

front+rear hub seals leaking.

n/s/f lower floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s+n/sr lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

o/s/f metal brake pipes into valve/joiner corroding.

oil+gear oil leak.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

slight stiffness in steering system.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 17,575 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear smooth.

free play at steering wheel not excessive yet.

front to rear chassis legs corroding.

front+rear hub seals leaking.

n/s/f lower floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s+n/sr lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

o/s/f metal brake pipes into valve/joiner corroding.

oil+gear oil leak.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

slight stiffness in steering system.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 17,574 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal anti slip provision starting to wear smooth.

front+rear hub seals leaking.

o/s+n/s/r lower shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorating.

o/s/r outrigger around fuel tank holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

oil+gear oil leak.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,025 miles

slight leak stearing box

stearing stiff

Fail 4 Jul 2007 17,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight leak stearing box

stearing slightly stiff

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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KYB 424K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 KYB 424K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KYB 424K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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