CarVerify

Free Car Check

PHW 483G

1968 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

6,946 mi
Last recorded6,946 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1968 Land Rover Series 330,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHW 483G
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 6,946 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 6,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 6,899 miles

Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Upper Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 6,891 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Upper Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 6,840 miles

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

slight play in rear U/J

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Sep 2014 6,802 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Sep 2014 6,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2013 6,777 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 6,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,758 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 6,751 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 6,700 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 6,700 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 6,612 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 6,239 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 5,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 5,259 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 2,183 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 2,183 miles

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

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 1,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PHW 483G is a 1968 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1968 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 30,189 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 PHW 483G, 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 58 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 PHW 483G?

You can check the full history of PHW 483G by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PHW 483G registered?

PHW 483G is a 1968 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1968.

Is PHW 483G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHW 483G shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PHW 483G have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PHW 483G. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.