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LWS 505Y

1982 Land Rover Series 3

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,505 mi
Last recorded41,505 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWS 505Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 41,505 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front weeping oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

General underbody / component corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks from engine / gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 41,496 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all general chassis and component corrosion

oil leaks from engine, transmission and front swivel joints

Fail 16 Oct 2024 41,496 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bind on o/s/f brake drum, also n/s/r was binding then freed off after revolution, advise investigation of all drum brakes including park brake drum (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all general chassis and component corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,489 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive leaks from front swivel joints, both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides, reduced output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all general chassis and component corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 41,368 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all general chassis and component corrosion

both front swivel joints slight leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2022 41,368 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes have serious bind,may cause damage! (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all general chassis and component corrosion

both front swivel joints slight leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2021 41,171 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all general chassis and component corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,144 miles

All underside body, chassis and component corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, rear axle and front axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 41,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside body, chassis and component corrosion

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, rear axle and front axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,988 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all general body,chassis and component corrosion

both front swivel joints leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2019 40,988 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all general body,chassis and component corrosion

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,767 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all general chassis/component corrosion

both front swivel joints leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2018 40,767 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all general chassis/component corrosion

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,636 miles

Front both swivel joints leaking

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all general component and chassis corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,604 miles

Oil leak ()

all general chassis and component corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2016 40,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

all general chassis and component corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,588 miles

all general corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated (tailbox baffles)

no towball fitted at time of test

oil leaks

Fail 30 Sep 2015 40,588 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all general corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated (tailbox baffles)

no towball fitted at time of test

oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,479 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2014 40,479 miles

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

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

Oil leak

light corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,898 miles

Heavy chassis corrosion

Near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,898 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side rear bump stop missing

Heavy chassis corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,476 miles

all general corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all general corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,411 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all general corrosion

engine and gearbox oil leaks

offside rear shock dust cover corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,289 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

General corrosion

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,289 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

General corrosion

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,712 miles

Alternator noisey

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,319 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 36,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,824 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 35,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,548 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 35,548 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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LWS 505Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LWS 505Y, 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 LWS 505Y registered?

LWS 505Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 August 1982.

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