MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Upper hanger not attatched (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Arm connecting both hubs (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Upper hanger not attatched (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Battery earth lead insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake hose insecure
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Various areas of corrosion / previous repairs under vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion underside of car in places
leaf springs corroded
oil leaks
corrosion underside of car in places
leaf springs corroded
oil leaks
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
rear prop shaft flange insecure
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all chassis repairs heavily undersealed.
slight leak on o/s/f hub
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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
chassis heavily coated in underseal
leaf springs coroded
n/s wiperblade deteriorating
tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LUI 8525 is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 46,454 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 LUI 8525, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LUI 8525 registered?
LUI 8525 is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 July 1984.
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