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LBH 953Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Yellow Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,982 mi
Last recorded18,982 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBH 953Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 18,982 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 18,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,686 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 18,452 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis slightly corroded/undersealed

windscreen folded down at time of test

Fail 23 Jun 2018 18,443 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis slightly corroded/undersealed

windscreen folded down at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,389 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,234 miles

Nearside Front brake bind close to excessive

battery loose

chassis corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

washers not working but vehicle has a flip down screen providing adequate view to the road

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,059 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery loose, but not insecure

windscreen folded down at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,923 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chassis slightly corroded

front windscreen foled down at time of test

rear fog light switch poor/worn

Fail 25 Jun 2014 17,918 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chassis slightly corroded

front windscreen foled down at time of test

rear fog light switch poor/worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,430 miles

n/s/f chassis A frame member corroded

sympathetic road brake test performed

windscreen marked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,397 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,832 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,841 miles

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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LBH 953Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Yellow with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 55,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBH 953Y, 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 44 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 LBH 953Y registered?

LBH 953Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is LBH 953Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBH 953Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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