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LJB 990L

1972 Land Rover SERIES3

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4,778 mi
Last recorded4,778 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Land Rover SERIES344,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJB 990L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 4,778 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 4,634 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 4,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 3,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front hub joints damp

Pass 12 Jul 2018 2,322 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 549 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,120 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 93,117 miles

Braking system leaking Both rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 92,988 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 92,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 92,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 92,015 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 91,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 91,871 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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LJB 990L is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 44,846 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 LJB 990L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJB 990L registered?

LJB 990L is a 1972 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 11 September 1972.

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The MOT history for LJB 990L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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