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WOL 502J

1970 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOL 502J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 58,470 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

coolant leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,160 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to n/s outrigger

Fail 9 Apr 2013 56,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to n/s outrigger

Pass 21 May 2012 53,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s outrigger

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread getting close to limit

oil leak fron axle pinion seals

slight roughness to n/s/f hub bearing

Fail 21 May 2012 53,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s outrigger

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread getting close to limit

oil leak fron axle pinion seals

slight roughness to n/s/f hub bearing

Pass 5 May 2011 50,681 miles

Oil leak

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres cracking

excessive travel in footbrake

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake hose partly wet with oil

slight play from front hub bearings

slight seepage of oil from steering box

Fail 4 May 2011 50,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

excessive travel in footbrake

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play from front hub bearings

slight seepage of oil from steering box

Pass 13 May 2010 48,592 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 May 2010 48,592 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,196 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 42,189 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,286 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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WOL 502J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 WOL 502J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WOL 502J registered?

WOL 502J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 November 1970.

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