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ANE 118Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

90,556 mi
Last recorded90,556 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANE 118Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 90,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,849 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 89,849 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 89,532 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 89,532 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,117 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 89,117 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,937 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,527 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (Controlling nearside tyre contacting chassis) (2.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,810 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,401 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,374 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,349 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,349 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,418 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,362 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 78,359 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,921 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,921 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,248 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,282 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,270 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

prop shaft bolts loose

no seat belt fitted to centre front seat

Pass 15 Aug 2009 73,176 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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ANE 118Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 ANE 118Y, 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 ANE 118Y registered?

ANE 118Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 August 1982.

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