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YDD 627

1984 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,024 mi
Last recorded47,024 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 346,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDD 627
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 47,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,542 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 46,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible shackle securing nut/bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 45,587 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 45,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 43,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres starting to perish

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres and offside rear perishing

steering drop arm gaiter deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2016 65,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres and offside rear perishing

steering drop arm gaiter deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre perishing and has a cut in the tread

Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,483 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre perishing and has a cut in the tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,644 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front swivel joint damp

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,278 miles

2 nuts & bolts missing from propsharft 1 nut missing from hand brake drum

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 61,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

2 nuts & bolts missing from propsharft 1 nut missing from hand brake drum

Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake pipe over rear axle poor condition

slight travel service brake pedal

Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,633 miles

nearside wiper blade poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 14 May 2007 59,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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YDD 627 is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 46,454 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 YDD 627, 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 42 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 YDD 627 registered?

YDD 627 is a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is YDD 627 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDD 627 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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