MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front. UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Both sides of the bulk head lower 'A' posts are corroded
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Input shaft oil seal on the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
O/S Rear and N/S Front indicator not working with hazard switch
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer boxes are leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belts are missing but seats are side facing so this passes
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting for the leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both sides of the bulk head lower 'A' posts are corroded
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Input shaft oil seal on the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 1.5 mm 1.6 is the requirement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 3.0 mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
O/S Rear and N/S Front indicator not working with hazard switch
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2.0 mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer boxes are leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belts are missing but seats are side facing so this passes
Brake fluid deteriorated
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox and Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion and nearside outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Brake fluid deteriorated
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox and Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion and nearside outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear crossmember corroded
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear chassis rusty but not holed
underside of car in rusty condition
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Propshaft component defective
chassis starting to rust
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brakes starting to sieze
rear chassis starting to rust
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear chassis starting to rust
slight oil leak from both front hub seals
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight oil leak from both front hub seals
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
both front hubs leaking grease/oil
slight wear in steering joints
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight leak from front hubs
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WWV 176K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.
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 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 WWV 176K, 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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WWV 176K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1972.
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