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SFJ 707R

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,934 mi
Last recorded11,934 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFJ 707R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 11,934 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 11,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 10,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 10,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 9,380 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 8,984 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 7,796 miles

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

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

nsearside rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2019 3,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 3,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak oil leaks from hubs,engine,diff etc ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all bushes (2.7.4)

slight cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2016 3,788 miles

All four tyres cracking with age.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All three hoses showing signs of age. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play From steering box to idler box. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak Engine, transmission and front hubs. ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All rubber bushes (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 3,788 miles

All four tyres cracking with age.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All three hoses showing signs of age. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play From steering box to idler box. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak Engine, transmission and front hubs. ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All rubber bushes (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2015 3,764 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Across axle. (2.2.D.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Propshaft joints worn. Exhaust rusty. N/S/R tyre cracking with age.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2015 3,764 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Across axle. (2.2.D.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Propshaft joints worn. Exhaust rusty. N/S/R tyre cracking with age.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 3,740 miles

All tyres showing signs of age.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 3,740 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 3,739 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front seat cushions split. Both front and nearside rear tyres showing signs of age. Some surface corrosion to chassis.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2012 3,637 miles

Battery insecure. Offside front and both rear tyres ageing and cracking. Drivers

Drivers seat cushion damaged.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 3,637 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Horn control insecure (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Drivers seat cushion damaged.

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

Battery insecure. Offside front and both rear tyres ageing and cracking. Drivers

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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SFJ 707R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 SFJ 707R, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SFJ 707R is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 December 1976.

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