MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
battery insecure
n/s front windsceen damage to lower corner
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Oil leak
battery insecure
n/s front windsceen damage to lower corner
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?
Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A479 GBF is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,970 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A479 GBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A479 GBF is a 1983 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 August 1983.
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