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UAR 542J

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 542J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,999 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 89,999 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,986 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 89,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,854 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 89,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,428 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 89,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,144 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 89,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,540 miles

Front prop shaft rear uj slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Rear prop shaft rear uj slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,049 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,264 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 87,248 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,466 miles

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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UAR 542J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 56,763 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 UAR 542J, 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 55 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 UAR 542J registered?

UAR 542J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is UAR 542J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAR 542J shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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