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LUI 8525

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 8525
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 83,797 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 83,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,784 miles

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))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 83,784 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,714 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 83,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,269 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 82,026 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 81,519 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 79,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,958 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

leaf springs corroded

oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2010 79,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,871 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 74,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,621 miles

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.

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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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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