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RRE 622L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

35,051 mi
Last recorded35,051 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRE 622L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 35,051 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 35,048 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pedal travel excessive (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 35,046 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brakes excessively binding/ excessive movement in steering- unsafe to road test with decelerometer/ parking brake not holding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt missing No requirement for other passenger seats- See appendix C fitment tables (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Missing?? (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Excessive movement in sphere (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) Arm at steering box seems to be loose!! (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse lamp disconnected- not a requirement

Pass 3 Feb 2021 34,957 miles

Chassis is heavily coated in underseal

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 34,957 miles

Chassis is heavily coated in underseal

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 34,956 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to soft pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged from the master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged offside to nearside (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance between reservoir and master cylinder (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no seat belts fitted

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,597 miles

general rust on chassis

Fail 12 Jan 2015 58,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

general rust on chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,530 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 32,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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RRE 622L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RRE 622L, 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 RRE 622L registered?

RRE 622L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 21 December 1972.

Is RRE 622L safe to buy?

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