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RDL 522S

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 522S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 79,179 miles

Central transfer box slight leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

light surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 78,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,388 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,314 miles

Oil leak

handbrake lever has side play not excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,812 miles

all 4 tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 17 May 2013 77,591 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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RDL 522S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,428 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 RDL 522S, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDL 522S registered?

RDL 522S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is RDL 522S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDL 522S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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