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MTC 53R

1976 Land Rover Series 3

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,247 mi
Last recorded44,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 53R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,247 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

rear exhaust rubber mounting starting to split

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,052 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,870 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 43,153 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,596 miles

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

n/s rear tyre mishaped inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,414 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 42,408 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,075 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 42,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,598 miles

advise new drivers side seat back

Fail 15 Dec 2009 41,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,739 miles

advise nearside rear brake binding

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,615 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 40,615 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,202 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 40,198 miles

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.

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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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?

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