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Q679GJT

1997 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,101 mi
Last recorded23,101 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ679GJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,101 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop shaft ()

exhaust rubbing gearbox cross member

front prop shaft sliding joint boot split

oil leak from front diff unit

oil leak from offside rear hub

Fail 7 Feb 2017 23,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop shaft ()

exhaust rubbing gearbox cross member

front prop shaft sliding joint boot split

oil leak from front diff unit

oil leak from offside rear hub

Fail 2 Jul 2016 23,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from down pipe

slight oil leak from offside rear hub seal

slight play front prop shaft rear UJ

Pass 11 May 2015 23,101 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 23,101 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,966 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 22,944 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 21,546 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear prop shaft bolts loose.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 19,815 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf brake rubbing

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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Q679GJT is a 1997 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q679GJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q679GJT is a 1997 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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