CarVerify

Free Car Check

VGX 223S

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,379 mi
Last recorded23,379 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGX 223S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 23,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

seat box corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 23,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

seat box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2023 21,902 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 20,252 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 18,976 miles

Offside Front sidewall perished

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 17,654 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 17,654 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 16,536 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 14,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 13,791 miles

under body corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 12,348 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion out rigger rear of tank (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 9,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 8,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 5,265 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 2,404 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,779 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wheel arch has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of body mounts

Fail 11 Nov 2008 66,557 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wheel arch has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of body mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,557 miles

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Nov 2007 66,557 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Aug 2006 66,557 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 66,557 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VGX 223S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,428 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 VGX 223S, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VGX 223S?

You can check the full history of VGX 223S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VGX 223S registered?

VGX 223S is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 6 October 1977.

Is VGX 223S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGX 223S shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGX 223S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VGX 223S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.