MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres starting to crack
rear exhaust rubber mounting starting to split
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s rear tyre mishaped inner edge
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack
advise slight play in nearside front hub
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack
advise slight play in nearside front hub
advise new drivers side seat back
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise new drivers side seat back
advise nearside rear brake binding
Centre Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
getting rusty in places
play in n/s/f hub top joint
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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MTC 53R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1976 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 MTC 53R, 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 50 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 MTC 53R registered?
MTC 53R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 6 August 1976.
Is MTC 53R safe to buy?
The MOT history for MTC 53R shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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