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YLX 453X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,910 mi
Last recorded44,910 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 453X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,910 miles

All prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 44,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced white marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced white marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corosion

battery slightly loose (secured by pos and neg terminals)

front no.plate damaged (still readable)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,099 miles

brake pipes sprayed with oil

Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 42,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers are split (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 39,720 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2015 39,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,622 miles

backbox hanger broken but still secure

both front swivel joint seals weeping

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,792 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 31,792 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,443 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,020 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,622 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 25,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,798 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 24,798 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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YLX 453X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLX 453X, 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 YLX 453X registered?

YLX 453X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for YLX 453X shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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