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PVL 178V

2001 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,498 mi
Last recorded31,498 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Series 342,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 178V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,498 miles

near side front and off side rear chassis rusting surfaces

off side front brake pulling slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,316 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

u/j rear excess play

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,790 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 28,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front uj on rear prop excess ware

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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PVL 178V is a 2001 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 42,410 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 PVL 178V, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PVL 178V?

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What year was PVL 178V registered?

PVL 178V is a 2001 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is PVL 178V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVL 178V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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