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LAR 543P

1976 Land Rover Series 3

White Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,623 mi
Last recorded83,623 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAR 543P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,623 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 83,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,960 miles

BOTH FRONT DRIVESHAFT SWIVELS LEAKING.

FRONT AXLE OIL SEAL LEAKING.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,716 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,716 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,441 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 82,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,725 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 82,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 82,025 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,025 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 81,795 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 81,765 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,251 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 81,251 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 81,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 81,062 miles

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.

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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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.

Is LAR 543P safe to buy?

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