MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s rear x member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight movement in n/s/f king pin
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab mount area top of chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded s/ab mount area on top of chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab mount area top of chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in two places (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly
Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly
Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly
Oil leak
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all 4 leaf springs corroded
n/s/f swivel hub slight misting of oil
n/s/f an d n/s/r hub oil seals slightly lesking
rear leaf springs rusty
rear no: plate slightly discoloured
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
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PCV 743M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 58,256 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 PCV 743M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PCV 743M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 March 1974.
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