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WWW 928L

1973 Land Rover Series 3

Red Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

6,971 mi
Last recorded6,971 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 354,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWW 928L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 6,971 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 6,970 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 6,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 5,671 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 5,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 5,157 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,225 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 85,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,252 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 84,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,909 miles

front & rear shocks corroding

front drive swivels leaking

surface corrosion along underside chassis & componants

Fail 17 Jul 2014 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

all 4 door shuts corroded

both front tyres & n.s.r tyres wearing unevenly

front & rear shocks corroding

n.s.r floor corroded

o.s.f floor corroded

surface corrosion along underside chassis & componants

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,440 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,617 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,220 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 75,584 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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WWW 928L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 WWW 928L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WWW 928L registered?

WWW 928L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is WWW 928L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWW 928L shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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