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LUD 649L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,048 mi
Last recorded27,048 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUD 649L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 27,048 miles

rear boot floor slight corrsion

rear tyres age cracking

swivel joints leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,048 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear wheel bearing sligfht play

Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,684 miles

corrossion up and above n/s front wheel

slight movement in front lower power steering bush

slight movement in steering play at wheel

slighty corrossion on body mounts up and above rear wheels

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2012 26,276 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,201 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 26,201 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 26,096 miles

both front sphere balls slight leak

slight movement in steering

slight rear brake binding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,907 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 25,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,631 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 25,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,314 miles

rear spring shackle bushes slight wear

steering bush starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,943 miles

slight play in steering rod bush

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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LUD 649L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 LUD 649L, 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 54 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 LUD 649L?

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What year was LUD 649L registered?

LUD 649L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 28 November 1972.

Is LUD 649L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUD 649L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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