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LBX 409P

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,410 mi
Last recorded52,410 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBX 409P
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 52,410 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 52,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,389 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,389 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 49,499 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,107 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 43,099 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 41,007 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 40,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 39,310 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 39,301 miles

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

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

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

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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LBX 409P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LBX 409P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBX 409P?

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What year was LBX 409P registered?

LBX 409P is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 11 March 1976.

Is LBX 409P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBX 409P shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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