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XYC 183W

1995 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Series 338,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYC 183W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 39,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 39,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 39,719 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 39,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 39,519 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,429 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 39,429 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F swivel seal has slight leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 39,429 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,429 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 39,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,429 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 39,429 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,429 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 39,429 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,429 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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XYC 183W is a 1995 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 38,158 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 183W, 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 31 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 183W registered?

XYC 183W is a 1995 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 July 1995.

Is XYC 183W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYC 183W shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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