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PAG 520L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

4,028 mi
Last recorded4,028 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAG 520L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 4,028 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

dampness around diff front and rear

Pass 12 May 2017 3,166 miles

surface rust in areas

Fail 12 May 2017 3,166 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

surface rust in areas

Pass 30 Apr 2016 2,878 miles

surface rust in various areas

Fail 18 Apr 2016 2,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot areas (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

surface rust in various areas

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,765 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,460 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 102,450 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

stop devise not ,working

Pass 21 Mar 2013 1,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 1,625 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 1,101 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Mar 2012 1,101 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Mar 2011 798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f earth rotted through

Fail 9 Mar 2011 798 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f earth rotted through

Fail 7 Jan 2011 773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 29,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 29,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,400 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 28,400 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,770 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 27,770 miles

Centre Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 27,192 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 27,187 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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PAG 520L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 PAG 520L, 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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What year was PAG 520L registered?

PAG 520L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 11 July 1973.

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