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TAH 703W

1981 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,861 mi
Last recorded52,861 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series51,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAH 703W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 52,861 miles

Front floor badly corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,814 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,764 miles

Body and floors corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,714 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,670 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,641 miles

Offside Rear cross chassis corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,603 miles

Floor is corroded in places

Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,516 miles

Nearside door is corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,404 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,360 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,130 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,093 miles

slight play in o/s/r lower shock bush

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,024 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 52,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2010 69,269 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,740 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,666 miles

Brakes are slighty out of balance.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hand brake has lots of travel

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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TAH 703W is a 1981 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 51,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAH 703W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAH 703W?

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What year was TAH 703W registered?

TAH 703W is a 1981 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is TAH 703W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAH 703W shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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