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PPD 953L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,488 mi
Last recorded87,488 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPD 953L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,467 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fron crossmember corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,437 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,405 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded

underside rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,284 miles

slight leak on n/s and o/s front hubs

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 86,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 86,686 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,218 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 86,218 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 86,014 miles

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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PPD 953L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPD 953L, 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 PPD 953L registered?

PPD 953L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 February 1973.

Is PPD 953L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPD 953L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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