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XYC 104W

1993 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,806 mi
Last recorded7,806 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Series 352,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYC 104W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 7,806 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery cable tied in place

non standard servo / master cylinder fitted - reservoir does not sit level to allow accurate check of fluid level

Fail 27 Jan 2020 7,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery cable tied in place

non standard servo / master cylinder fitted - reservoir does not sit level to allow accurate check of fluid level

Pass 29 Jan 2019 7,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 7,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 7,571 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 7,180 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 7,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 7,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked with age

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Fail 13 Apr 2016 7,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked with age

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,540 miles

Foot brake travel slightly long. Advise investigation.

Offside front chassis rail corroding. Advise repair.

Offside front seat belt webbing in poor condition.

Rear suspension springs in poor condition.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Slight play in offside rear suspension spring rear bush.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 5,540 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Foot brake travel slightly long. Advise investigation.

Offside front chassis rail corroding. Advise repair.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs in poor condition.

Offside seat belt webbing in poor condition.

Sligh imbalance in front brakes.

Slight play in offside rear suspension spring rear bush.

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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XYC 104W is a 1993 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 52,456 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 XYC 104W, 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 33 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 XYC 104W registered?

XYC 104W is a 1993 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 25 June 1993.

Is XYC 104W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYC 104W shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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