CarVerify

Free Car Check

RDT 170X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,328 mi
Last recorded49,328 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDT 170X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,328 miles

oil leak from engine

oil on hand brake

Fail 5 Dec 2014 49,327 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine has a oil leak

hand brake has oil contamination

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,955 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 46,955 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,589 miles

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

gear box mounts weak

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 45,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

gear box mounts weak

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,568 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 43,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,117 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 47,115 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,641 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both side gearbox mounting have slight play

steering slightly stiff

Fail 7 Jan 2010 36,639 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both side gearbox mounting have slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,791 miles

Front wish bone shackle bushes worn

O/S/F Wind screen delaminating

Steering box has some play in drop arm

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 20,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre generaly perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2006 18,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre generaly perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2005 12,685 miles

Both front floors corroding

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

Rear diff leaking

Rear reg. plate cracked

battery insecure

oil leak

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RDT 170X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RDT 170X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RDT 170X?

You can check the full history of RDT 170X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RDT 170X registered?

RDT 170X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 16 July 1982.

Is RDT 170X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDT 170X shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RDT 170X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RDT 170X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.