1981 Land Rover Series 3 2.0L Petrol · GYY 527W
1981 Land Rover Series 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/03/1981. Recorded mileage 16,014 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER SERIES 3
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1998cc
GYY 527W Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2023
- 16,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GYY 527W Mileage History
- 04/05/202215,387 mi
- 25/05/202215,392 mi+5 mi
- 21/10/202316,014 mi+622 mi
- 21/10/202316,014 mi
Average of roughly 428 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GYY 527W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Land Rover Series 3 (GYY 527W) between May 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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