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Q520PWS

1985 Land Rover Series 3

Red Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,854 mi
Last recorded80,854 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Series 332,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ520PWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 80,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

rear axle is corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,350 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle case strengthener corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,833 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,643 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,157 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 78,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corrosion - non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,235 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corrosion - non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,860 miles

engine oil leaks

front and rear leaf springs corroded

gearbox oil leaks

rear diff oil seal slight leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,054 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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Q520PWS is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 32,004 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 Q520PWS, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q520PWS registered?

Q520PWS is a 1985 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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