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TBM 588W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,605 mi
Last recorded7,605 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBM 588W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 7,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 7,605 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 7,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 7,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 7,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 7,134 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to lose shape

Fail 1 Sep 2022 7,134 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres starting to lose shape

Pass 9 Aug 2021 6,927 miles

Front both leaf springs opening out

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing uneven

Nearside both inner tube valves deteriorated

Offside Rear leaf spring opening out

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 25 Aug 2020 6,384 miles

Nearside both inner tube valves deteriorated

Offside Rear leaf spring starting to open out

Pass 13 Aug 2019 6,160 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ALL WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 5,807 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 5,807 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2011 4,533 miles

ADVISE : ALL LEAF SRINGS DETERIORATING AND BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN BULKHEAD AT CHASSIS MOUNTING AREA.

ADVISE : REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 3,947 miles

All suspension leaf springs showing signs of weakness. Slight play in rear wheel bearings. Front tyre treads are wearing uneven.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 3,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All suspension leaf springs showing signs of weakness. Slight play in rear wheel bearings. Front tyre treads are wearing uneven.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 3,087 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN GEARBOX CROSSMEMBER.

ADVISE : REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL LEAKING ONTO REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE .

ADVISE : REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS WORN AND DETERIORATED. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED AND LEAKING.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 2,349 miles

Slight play in all wheel bearings. All road springs and bushes showing signs of wear. Centre chassis cross member is corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 1,962 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN GEARBOX BELL HOUSING CROSSMEMBER.

ADVISE :CORROSION IN OFF SIDE BILKHEAD FOOT WELL AT BODY MOUNTING.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 1,962 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 736 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN GEARBOX BELL HOUSING CROSSMEMBER.

ADVISE : SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS SEPERATING WITH CORROSION.

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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TBM 588W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,970 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 TBM 588W, 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 45 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 TBM 588W registered?

TBM 588W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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