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XRU 538S

2001 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,375 mi
Last recorded9,375 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2005
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Series 342,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 538S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,375 miles

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

n/s headlight loose

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyres close to limit

Fail 2 Dec 2005 9,375 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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XRU 538S is a 2001 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 42,410 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 XRU 538S, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRU 538S registered?

XRU 538S is a 2001 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is XRU 538S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRU 538S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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