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GVV 276X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,839 mi
Last recorded56,839 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVV 276X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 56,839 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front output seal on transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR bump stop mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 56,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front output seal on transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR bump stop mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,332 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,074 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,008 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 52,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened FRONT MOUNT/CHASSIS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,969 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 51,967 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,560 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 50,560 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 47,104 miles

Oil leaks from gearbox and OSR hub seal

Pass 17 Oct 2015 45,608 miles

O/S front sphere seal leaking

O/S hub seal leaking

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,845 miles

All shock absorber rubbers worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,589 miles

All shock absorber bushes worn

Exhaust corroded

Light corrosion to chassis

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,328 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

bulk head slightly corroded in places

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,434 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,305 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,601 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 19,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 19,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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GVV 276X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVV 276X, 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 GVV 276X registered?

GVV 276X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is GVV 276X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVV 276X shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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