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LJH 358W

1997 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,818 mi
Last recorded34,818 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Series 343,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 358W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,818 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 34,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 34,600 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,508 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 34,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,893 miles

Offside Rear Tub corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,492 miles

Offside Rear Tub Corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,031 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 32,089 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,221 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 27,750 miles

Nearside rear tyre mishaped

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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LJH 358W is a 1997 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 43,454 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 LJH 358W, 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 29 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 LJH 358W registered?

LJH 358W is a 1997 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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The MOT history for LJH 358W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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