MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,315 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front tyre worn , cuts in tread
general oil leaks
vehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested ALL DUE TO INSECURE AXLES (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Axle insecure such that functionality is affected spring U bolts (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure base insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired U bolts (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))
hazards not working
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Lower Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
exhaust system is slightly rusty
service brake has slight pull to the offside
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Lower Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
exhaust system is slightly rusty
service brake has slight pull to the offside
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside mirror cracked
rear chassis corroding
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside mirror cracked
rear chassis corroding
front tyres have cuts in tread and sidewalls
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all tyres have cuts in tread and sidewalls
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
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VVV 858W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,970 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 VVV 858W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VVV 858W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 2 April 1981.
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