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XDS 462W

1981 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

38,151 mi
Last recorded38,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series 363,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDS 462W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,151 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 38,151 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 38,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,154 miles

exhaust still slightly smokey

Fail 17 Dec 2015 38,151 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Centre Front Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 37,267 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 36,820 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

bad oil leak at sump

hole in nearside seat box

Pass 24 May 2013 29,372 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 29,345 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,543 miles

front prop shaft universal slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2012 26,543 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front prop shaft universal slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,952 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 17,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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XDS 462W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 XDS 462W, 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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XDS 462W is a 1981 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 July 1981.

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