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LDS 313A

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,252 mi
Last recorded88,252 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDS 313A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,252 miles

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

Both door frames deteriorated

Door hinges worn

Offside Front Swivel hub has slight oil leak

Offside Front Swivel hub upper pin has slight play

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front swivel hub has slight oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front swivel hub has slight oil leak

Offside front swivel pin has slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,252 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front swivel hub has slight oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front swivel hub has slight oil leak

Offside front swivel pin has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,464 miles

both front axel ball ends leaking

both headlamp mirrors detereated

front pads low on inside

slight play prop splines

Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,424 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

slight play in prop splines

drivers door loose

front pads worn on inner .

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,416 miles

rear propshaft missing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,592 miles

Both rear arches slightly insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 79,584 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Both rear arches slightly insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,585 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion to the offside front floor pan.

Slight oil leak from the offside front hub.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 77,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion to the offside front floor pan.

Slight oil leak from the offside front hub.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,997 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 73,996 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

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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LDS 313A is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 56,763 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 LDS 313A, 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 55 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 LDS 313A registered?

LDS 313A is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is LDS 313A safe to buy?

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