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VSR 715K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

4,944 mi
Last recorded4,944 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSR 715K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 4,944 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 4,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 4,392 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 4,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 3,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mount deterioated

frontmost prop shaft uj worn

oil leak

rearmost propshaft uj worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 2,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 1,096 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,266 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 99,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,855 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,665 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 97,665 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 96,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 96,090 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 95,937 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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VSR 715K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 VSR 715K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VSR 715K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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