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OYB 531L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 531L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 94,550 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2014 83,156 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 83,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,922 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,358 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 69,236 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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OYB 531L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OYB 531L, 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.

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OYB 531L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 January 1973.

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