MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leak
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector rusty (1.7.5a)
Oil leak everywhere ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe and tail pipe rotten (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector rusty (1.7.5a)
Oil leak everywhere ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
oil leak
rear bump stops missing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mounting at centre of cab (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mounting at front of cab (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak from everywhere ()
hazard flasher flash rate fast
rear bump stops missing
oil leak
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both centre body support cross members (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all flashing to fast (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all flashing to fast (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play upper and lower swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings "A" piller (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s/f swivel leaking oil
throttle linkage touching against speedo cable
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f swivel leaking oil
throttle linkage touching against speedo cable
hazard light flash rate fast
oil leaks from everywhere
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
hazard light flash rate fast
oil leaks from everywhere
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear n/s of axel corroded
Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TPK 486M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 TPK 486M, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TPK 486M is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 November 1973.
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