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ULY 109M

1973 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,039 mi
Last recorded88,039 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover SERIES352,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULY 109M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 88,039 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2013 88,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 88,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres has cracks but not showing cords

front axle has oil leak ?

Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,950 miles

both front half shafts leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2012 86,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

both front half shafts leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2006 86,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

propshaft defective

swinging shackle plates

Pass 5 Apr 2006 86,908 miles

propshaft defective

swinging shackle plates

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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ULY 109M is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 52,928 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULY 109M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ULY 109M registered?

ULY 109M is a 1973 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is ULY 109M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULY 109M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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