MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres cracking on sidewalls
Ball joint has slight play from drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
n/s/r tyre split [not showing cord]
oil leak
rear springs rusted
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/r tyre split [not showing cord]
oil leak
rear springs rusted
rear leaf springs swelling
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
See advisory note 691841987265
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
see advisory note 594969186252
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
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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VFJ 106X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VFJ 106X, 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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VFJ 106X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 February 1982.
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