CarVerify

Free Car Check

XHP 265S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,317 mi
Last recorded87,317 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHP 265S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 87,317 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 87,308 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,289 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 87,289 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 87,133 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 87,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 86,196 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 86,196 miles

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

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

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XHP 265S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 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 XHP 265S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XHP 265S?

You can check the full history of XHP 265S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XHP 265S registered?

XHP 265S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is XHP 265S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHP 265S shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XHP 265S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XHP 265S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.