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OBD 695M

1973 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,952 mi
Last recorded63,952 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SERIES352,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBD 695M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

chassis heavily under sealed

cross ply tyres fitted on front

Fail 29 Jun 2017 63,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

chassis heavily under sealed

cross ply tyres fitted on front

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,692 miles

CHASSIS HEAVILY REPAIRED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Offside Rear TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

Fail 16 Jun 2016 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER TO CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG AT REAR SHACKLE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHASSIS HEAVILY REPAIRED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AT REAR

Offside Rear TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,959 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front swivel seals leaking slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front swivel seals leaking slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,582 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to chassis around bumpstop mounts

dampness to steering box area

dampness to various transmission components

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,573 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,494 miles

battery insecure

front and rear bump stops deteriated

rear chassis been heavily plated and undersealed

rear load area floor supports corroded

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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OBD 695M is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 52,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBD 695M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBD 695M registered?

OBD 695M is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 13 September 1973.

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