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XTO 305J

1971 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,688 mi
Last recorded57,688 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 356,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTO 305J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,688 miles

Front tyres perished

General chassis corrosion

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,688 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front tyres perished

General chassis corrosion

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,547 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 57,547 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,482 miles

Many welding repairs have been made to chassis

Oil leaking at both front swivel housing joints

Fail 12 Nov 2011 57,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Many welding repairs have been made to chassis

Oil leaking at both front swivel housing joints

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,995 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 56,995 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,995 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,995 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 56,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis heavily plated in many areas

o/s/f chassis rusting by steering box

Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,300 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 56,300 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drive shaft rear u/j worn to exces

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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XTO 305J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 56,763 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 XTO 305J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XTO 305J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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