MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,328 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak from engine
oil on hand brake
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
oil leak
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
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
gear box mounts weak
oil leak
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
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)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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
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
Front wish bone shackle bushes worn
O/S/F Wind screen delaminating
Steering box has some play in drop arm
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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