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XUY 239V

1998 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,057 mi
Last recorded67,057 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Series 355,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 239V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 67,057 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both front outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis by front spring rear mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by rear spring rear mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm loose on shaft (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by front spring front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

chassis is generally in a state of advanced corrosion and has various previous welding repairs

corrosion to exhaust in general

exhaust emissions slightly smokey

front hubs oily

perishing to front tyres BORDERLINE

rear bump stops missing

rust/wear marks all springs

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,055 miles

front wiper blades performance poor

slight play steering box shaft

some corrosion to chassis

some perishing offside front tyre

some previouse welded repairs

some seepage of oil from both front tractor joints

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,011 miles

Major heavy welding repairs carried , heavy under seal covered,

Majour OIL leaks from Engine, Gearbox , Rear Axle

Nearside rear bump stop missing,

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Some play in centre streening ilder

Some smoke emited

leak from nearside front tractor joint,

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,197 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 66,197 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,013 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 60,013 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 49,480 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 49,480 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 44,979 miles

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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XUY 239V is a 1998 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 55,772 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 XUY 239V, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XUY 239V is a 1998 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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