MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,545 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
all leaf springs corroded
various oil leaks
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
all leaf springs corroded
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise corrosion on both chassis legs
Nearside Rear 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)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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UEJ 249M is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 UEJ 249M, 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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UEJ 249M is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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