MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,874 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front tyres starting to deteriorate
n/s a pillar corroded in places but not seriously weakened
n/s bulk head corroded inside near hinge but not seriously weakened
o/s/r hub has slight leak
oil leaks
slight diesel leak from injector pump area
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front tyres starting to deteriorate
n/s a pillar corroded in places but not seriously weakened
n/s bulk head corroded inside near hinge but not seriously weakened
o/s/r hub has slight leak
oil leaks
slight diesel leak from injector pump area
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
n/s bulkhead corroded inside
n/s/r chassis leg corroded but on within a perscribed area
near side A pillor slightly corroded
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
n/s bulkhead corroded inside
n/s/r chassis leg corroded but on within a perscribed area
near side A pillor slightly corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
corrossion to underside body in places
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
corrossion to underside body in places
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underside corroding in various places chassis etc
wiper blades smearing slightly
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underside corroding in various places chassis etc
wiper blades smearing slightly
slight leak from front diff seal
slight leak from sump gasket
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight leak from front diff seal
slight leak from sump gasket
leaf springs are heavily corroded
oil leak
all brake pipes are covered in grease
all floor sections are weak and corroded
centre of the exhaust is deteriorated
the whole of the underside of the vehicle is covered in heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
all brake pipes are covered in grease
all floor sections are weak and corroded
centre of the exhaust is deteriorated
leaf springs are heavily corroded
oil leak
the whole of the underside of the vehicle is covered in heavy surface corrosion
chassis has slight corrosion
corrosion to underside
engine has bad oil leak
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside engine mounting split
slight trace of oil on offside brake drum
Battery insecure
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
service brake causes vehicle to swerve slightly to nearside
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
o/s/f floorpan holed+corroded
o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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POL 769R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1977 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,428 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 POL 769R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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POL 769R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 April 1977.
Is POL 769R safe to buy?
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