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UBO 41N

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,908 mi
Last recorded74,908 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBO 41N
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,908 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly oily

Fail 2 Sep 2025 74,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly oily

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 62,906 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 62,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 61,928 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 61,909 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture hand brake linkage rubbing unsupported brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,798 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING CARRIED OUT ON ALL PARTS OF THE CHASSIS COVERED IN HEAVY UNDER SEAL

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable wear on prop slider (6.1.7 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 60,798 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure seat back not fixed (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXTENSIVE WELDING CARRIED OUT ON ALL PARTS OF THE CHASSIS COVERED IN HEAVY UNDER SEAL

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable wear on prop slider (6.1.7 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,060 miles

Under body heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,037 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,567 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,189 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,342 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,342 miles

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,603 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 53,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,822 miles

Advise both rear tyres perrished.

Nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 11 Aug 2007 45,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,568 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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UBO 41N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 58,256 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 UBO 41N, 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 52 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 UBO 41N registered?

UBO 41N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is UBO 41N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBO 41N shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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