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ODM 470L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,865 mi
Last recorded65,865 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODM 470L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,865 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 65,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 65,865 miles

brake inbalance close to limit 23%

Fail 14 May 2010 65,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,872 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 65,865 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
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ODM 470L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 ODM 470L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ODM 470L?

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What year was ODM 470L registered?

ODM 470L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is ODM 470L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODM 470L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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