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YKV 52X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,044 mi
Last recorded9,044 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 52X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 9,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 8,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 7,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 5,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 5,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 5,518 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 550,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 5,518 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracking and slight perished

both front wheels slight bind

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 15 May 2015 5,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracking and slight perished

both front wheels slight bind

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

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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YKV 52X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YKV 52X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKV 52X registered?

YKV 52X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 20 May 1982.

Is YKV 52X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKV 52X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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