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XBW 482X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,544 mi
Last recorded57,544 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 482X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,544 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 57,523 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength dumb iron front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength dumb iron (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,436 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2015 57,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,046 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,046 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,777 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,683 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 56,682 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 56,662 miles

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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XBW 482X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XBW 482X, 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 XBW 482X registered?

XBW 482X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 July 1982.

Is XBW 482X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBW 482X shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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