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PRC 764L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,885 mi
Last recorded111,885 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 764L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 111,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 111,879 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drop Arm - Play In Ball Joint

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop - Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 107,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drop Arm - Play In Ball Joint

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop - Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 106,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop, Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,405 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Shaft - Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop Shaft Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Diff Noisy

Fail 19 Nov 2021 102,887 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Front Steering Shock Absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rear Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop Shaft Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff Noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 101,801 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabilising Arm Bolt Loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear Prop Shaft Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Prop Shaft Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,857 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,317 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 90,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,638 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,523 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,934 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 94,202 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 92,896 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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 764L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 PRC 764L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRC 764L registered?

PRC 764L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 November 1972.

Is PRC 764L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRC 764L shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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