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XYB 748W

1992 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,012 mi
Last recorded8,012 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Series 337,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYB 748W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 8,012 miles

Minor movement in nearside rear lower shock absorber bush

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 7,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Minor movement in offside front lower shock absorber bush

Movement in offside front leaf spring rear mounting in chassis

Steering slightly 'tight'

Fail 31 Dec 2019 7,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Minor movement in offside front lower shock absorber bush

Movement in offside front leaf spring rear mounting in chassis

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering slightly 'tight'

Pass 31 Dec 2018 7,149 miles

All 4 wheels protruding wheel arches

Offside front headlamp aim on upper limit

Fail 27 Dec 2018 7,149 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All 4 wheels protruding wheel arches

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Fail 18 Dec 2018 7,148 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler mounting and possible arm mounted on splines/idler. Bolts loose? (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 wheels protruding wheel arches

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 6 Dec 2017 6,600 miles

Headlamp aim on upper limit

Movement in offside front lower shock absorber bush

Water in offside front position lamp

Pass 22 Nov 2016 5,595 miles

Lighting switch requires attention

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 4,684 miles

Handbrake travel requires attention

Slight tightness to steering. New joints fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 3,249 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls have cuts

Harshness from offside front wheel bearing (Att soon)

Nearside front tyre perished

Slight harshness nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2013 1,703 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 78 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 47 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,547 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 90,541 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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XYB 748W is a 1992 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 37,232 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 XYB 748W, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XYB 748W registered?

XYB 748W is a 1992 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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