MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (3.1.9)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear joint (2.2.D.2b)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
all tyres perished
exhaust rusty
gear box chassis rotten
Brake pipe slightly damaged at three way joint (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
body rusty
chassis corroded
n/s rear tyre perished
o/s front tyre perished
slight front brake pull
steering free play
Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres perrished
foot brake travel
gear box rubber mounts splitting
very rusty under vehicle
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres perrished
foot brake travel
gear box rubber mounts splitting
very rusty under vehicle
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
main beam warning light not working
offside rear brake pipe incorectly routed
Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
rear tyres perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
all tyres perished
fog lamp not fitted (1/4/1980)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Corrosion to underside of vehicle, not excessive.
N/S/R & O/S/F tyres perished.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak from both front outer diff seals.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Meyjor oil leak from gearbox.
N/S/R tyre perished.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Slight corrosion to o/s/f cross member within 30cm of body mount.
Slight play n/s/f hub bearing.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Meyjor oil leak from gearbox.
N/S/R tyre perished.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Slight corrosion to o/s/f cross member within 30cm of body mount.
Slight play n/s/f hub bearing.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
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XHN 331Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 XHN 331Y, 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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XHN 331Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 October 1982.
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