MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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LYA 809K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 LYA 809K, 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.
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What year was LYA 809K registered?
LYA 809K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 July 1972.
Is LYA 809K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LYA 809K shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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