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YDG 554Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,747 mi
Last recorded63,747 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDG 554Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,523 miles

Front both king pins have slight play

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,446 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,058 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 59,779 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,718 miles

oil /fluid leak n/s swivel housing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 59,714 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2014 59,467 miles

sl;ight play various shocker bushes

slight oil leak at swivel housings

slight play top steering column bush

Fail 4 Oct 2014 59,467 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

sl;ight play various shocker bushes

slight oil leak at swivel housings

slight play top steering column bush

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,207 miles

diesel tank rear support corroded and holed

rear tub crossmembers corroded and holed

Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,204 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

diesel tank rear support corroded and holed

front axle rear swing shacle spring eye bolts may have nuts missing

rear tub crossmembers corroded and holed

Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,833 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,762 miles

chassis repaired extensively

slight play steering and suspension

some leakage front hub seals

some smoke advancing during emmisions test

Fail 3 Jul 2009 56,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,580 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 56,572 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,442 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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YDG 554Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 55,844 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 YDG 554Y, 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 44 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 YDG 554Y registered?

YDG 554Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 7 September 1982.

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