MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,186 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
underside showing signs of corrosion
whole underside covered in oil not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
underside showing signs of corrosion
whole underside covered in oil not allowing full inspection
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
exhaust corroded and deteriorated
underside showing signs of corrosion
whole underside covered in oil not allowing full inspection
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
exhaust corroded and deteriorated
underside showing signs of corrosion
whole underside covered in oil not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight blue smoke from exhaust
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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OEC 96L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,256cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 OEC 96L, 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 54 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 OEC 96L?
You can check the full history of OEC 96L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OEC 96L registered?
OEC 96L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 August 1972.
Is OEC 96L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEC 96L shows 15 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.
Does OEC 96L have outstanding finance?
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