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YXC 478K

1972 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,363 mi
Last recorded94,363 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 344,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXC 478K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 94,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,385 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 93,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished on outer wall

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,855 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre perished on outer wall

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 92,474 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven is low (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 92,474 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,474 miles

off side front tyre side wall perished

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 92,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

off side front tyre side wall perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,223 miles

Oil leak

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 22 Jun 2012 92,218 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

crack in driver windscreen outside swept area

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,147 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 89,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 86,861 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 86,861 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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YXC 478K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 44,841 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 YXC 478K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YXC 478K registered?

YXC 478K is a 1972 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 February 1972.

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