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OLN 95W

1980 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

92,980 mi
Last recorded92,980 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Land Rover SERIES375,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLN 95W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 92,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

slight rear dill oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2026 92,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

slight rear dill oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 92,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 92,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,717 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,385 miles

Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 91,379 miles

Central Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,523 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patch and painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 90,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patch and painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,071 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 90,068 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front chassis cross member in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 89,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam spot light (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2014 87,534 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,750 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 85,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,750 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bottom shock bush worn slightly

o/s/f valve cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Dec 2012 85,745 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bottom shock bush worn slightly

o/s/f valve cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Dec 2011 82,506 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 82,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 78,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 74,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 74,721 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 71,782 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 71,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 68,978 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 68,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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OLN 95W is a 1980 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 75,419 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLN 95W, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OLN 95W is a 1980 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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