MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Has a temp repair securing battery (bungee cord tightly fitted), secure but requires proper repair (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area within servo prscribed area is corroded, will require attention (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Centre front seat belt as missing. Mechanism is present but not a requirement due to age.
Front upper bulkhead area slightly corroded
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
NSF and OSF inner door areas have carpet fitted arounf seatbelt lower mounting points , impossible to inspect for corrosion (from inside)
Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel, will require adjustment/repair
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF floor areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of entire vehicle is covered in a coating of dried mud. Removed at time of test to do inspection
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Has a temp repair securing battery (bungee cord tightly fitted), secure but requires proper repair (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area within servo prscribed area is corroded, will require attention (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Centre front seat belt as missing. Mechanism is present but not a requirement due to age.
Front upper bulkhead area slightly corroded
Horn not working Not working at all, temp repair applied at time of test and just about working well enough, but needs a proper repair ASAP (7.7 (a) (ii))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
NSF and OSF inner door areas have carpet fitted arounf seatbelt lower mounting points , impossible to inspect for corrosion (from inside)
Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel, will require adjustment/repair
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF floor areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of entire vehicle is covered in a coating of dried mud. Removed at time of test to do inspection
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam being affected by main beam (earth fault) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Main beam switch not working on flash
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake excessively fluctuating Front (3.7.B.3)
Main beam switch not working on flash
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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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NMM 253R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 NMM 253R, 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 NMM 253R registered?
NMM 253R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 29 September 1976.
Is NMM 253R safe to buy?
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