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LFM 478N

1975 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

71,138 mi
Last recorded71,138 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 352,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 478N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 71,138 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 71,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,965 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 69,695 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,310 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 69,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 69,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

battery loose

n/s/f inner wheel arch loose

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

near side front tyre has cut in it

steering box damp

Fail 12 Apr 2006 67,387 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

windscreen wiper and washer switch insecurely fixed

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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LFM 478N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,751 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 LFM 478N, 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 51 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 LFM 478N registered?

LFM 478N is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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