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PRC 170W

2002 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2025cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

90,751 mi
Last recorded90,751 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Series 350,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 170W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,025cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 90,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door top is insecure

oil pressure lamp flickers at idle

passengers door top is insecure and glass is missing.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

no seat belt on centre seat

front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,244 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 90,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate fading

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,793 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 89,792 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 88,078 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 86,805 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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PRC 170W is a 2002 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,025cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,582 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 PRC 170W, 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 24 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PRC 170W registered?

PRC 170W is a 2002 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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