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TNU 34K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

362 mi
Last recorded362 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNU 34K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 362 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 331 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 30 Jun 2015 18 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly perished

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2015 16 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly perished

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,037 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,679 miles

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,678 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,130 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f outer tyre wall slightly perished

parts of exhaust in poor condition

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,092 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s/f tyres perished

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s/f tyres perished

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,802 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

offside front tyre perishing

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 27,449 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 27,449 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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TNU 34K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TNU 34K, 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.

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What year was TNU 34K registered?

TNU 34K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is TNU 34K safe to buy?

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