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XNW 63X

1982 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,860 mi
Last recorded5,860 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series 355,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNW 63X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 5,860 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 5,768 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 5,768 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 5,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 5,468 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Numerous oil leaks around engine and gearbox.

underbody of vehicle is rusty in numerous places.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 4,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Numerous oil leaks around engine and gearbox.

underbody of vehicle is rusty in numerous places.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 3,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Numerous oil leaks around engine and gearbox.

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 3,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Numerous oil leaks around engine and gearbox.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 2,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Numerous oil leaks around engine and gearbox.

Numerous parts of vehicle underbody rusty.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 2,868 miles

Numerous oil leaks around engine and gearbox.

Numerous parts of vehicle underbody rusty.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 1,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle presented for retest with repaired areas heavily undersealed.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 1,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 95,331 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XNW 63X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XNW 63X, 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 XNW 63X registered?

XNW 63X is a 1982 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 January 1982.

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