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XJB 23L

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,849 mi
Last recorded84,849 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 23L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,849 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working neather working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

both front steering swivels leaking slightly

engine mounts and gear box mounts cracking / perishing and slightly weak

slight corrosion starting beneath brake and clutch cyclinders

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,281 miles

both front drive spheres badly pitted and leaking oil

wipers are poor

Fail 17 Sep 2016 84,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake is seized on (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens is missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dim (1.7.5a)

both front drive spheres badly pitted and leaking oil

wipers are poor

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,089 miles

Front both front brakes slightly sticking

Nearside wash jet not working

both front hub seals leaking slightly and spheres slightly pitted

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,012 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,949 miles

nearside washer poor

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,571 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 83,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both diffs leaking oil

engine oil leak

gear oil leak

slight brake judder on test

Pass 11 Sep 2009 82,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 81,231 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2006 81,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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XJB 23L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 XJB 23L, 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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What year was XJB 23L registered?

XJB 23L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 25 October 1972.

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