MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
BOTH FRONT DRIVESHAFT SWIVELS LEAKING.
FRONT AXLE OIL SEAL LEAKING.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
body corroded around door hinges and bulkhead
both front suspension spheres leaking oil
front and rear indicator lenses faded
vehicle underside covered in mud
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
body corroded around door hinges and bulkhead
both front suspension spheres leaking oil
front and rear indicator lenses faded
vehicle underside covered in mud
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
STEERING BALLS SEALS LEAKING OIL
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
STEERING BALLS SEALS LEAKING OIL
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Front Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Centre Front Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Centre Front Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LAR 543P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1976 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 LAR 543P, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LAR 543P registered?
LAR 543P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1976.
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